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Cottenham, Cambridgeshire
Care Assistant - Weekends Only
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Care Assistant - Bupa Care Homes (Weekends Only) Cottenham Court High St, Cottenham, Cambridge CB24 8SS 8.55 - 9.55 per hour dependent upon experience and capabilities Awarded The Care Home Provider of the Year Highly Commended Award 2019 Support with transport to our home can be provided if required Bupa Care Homes provides expert nursing, dementia, residential and specialist care to over 7,000 people in over 130 UK homes and care villages. Our purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives. What you'll be doing As a Key Worker under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, taking responsibility for the physical and emotional well-being and social needs of our residents Assisting residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing and assisting with meals Providing physical and mental stimulation by taking part in recreational and social activities with residents, both individually and as a group Helping to maintain accurate records, undertaking ongoing training and getting involved in welcoming and training new staff Generally promoting our residents' independence, choice, dignity and respect by delivering the very best standards of care What you'll need Ideally, some experience in a care environment and an NVQ1 in Care, although this is not as essential as your genuine desire to develop a career in this field Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a dedicated team A respectful, courteous and compassionate nature and a willingness to undertake any aspects of care or non-care duties A belief in giving your personal best at all times and striving for continuous improvement What we'll offer you in return * A competitive starting salary with the opportunity to increase this through training and development * Smile Everyday - a health and wellbeing package available to all permanent employees giving access to 24/7 health lines along with online wellbeing tools * Discounted gym membership, free flu vaccine and discounts on Bupa dental * Interest free travel ticket loans/ Free onsite Parking/ Cycle to Work Scheme * We cover the cost of your DBS Check (44) * Comprehensive induction and on-going training and development * Access to rewards, offers and discounts * Hot meal provided on a 12 hour shift * Uniform provided * Pension and Life Assurance scheme available * 20 days annual leave, Plus statutory bank holidays * Recognition schemes including Everyday Heroes and annual National Care Home Awards About the home Cottenham Court Residential & Nursing Home is a 62 bedded home set in the pretty village of Cottenham, on the outskirts of Cambridge. The home is purpose-built and well equipped for the care of older residents,The private grounds feature a sensory garden, bright and colourful raised flower beds as well as a fish pond and water feature, providing the perfect place to relax. Whilst also supporting independent living for young people with physical disabilities A wide range of care is available from residential, respite and convalescence to long term nursing and palliative care. Who we are Bupa Care Homes provides expert nursing, dementia, residential and specialist care to almost 9,000 people in over 140 UK homes. Our purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives. Passionate about making lives better, every decision we make is because we care. It's why we inspire and support our carers to put our residents' wellbeing at the heart of everything they do. Careers worth caring about. Bupa is committed to an environment which will attract, retain and motivate its people. Bupa aims to ensure that every applicant to, or employee of is assessed for employment, promotion and development solely on the basis of personal merit and qualifications, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.