Care Assistant - Nights

Salvation Army UK ,
North Walsham, Norfolk

Overview

Job Description

Do you want to work in a Care Home with a difference? Whether you are a Christian or want to work within our Christian ethos this could be the job for you. Everything we do for our Older People's Service is "Rooted in Love" our values of Integrity, compassion, passion, respect; boldness and accountability are at the heart of all we do. Experience is not essential to this role; we are looking for employees who have a passion for caring, we will provide you with full training and unlike other care homes provide our employees with a minimum of two hours per week of dedicated development and one to one time with residents. Lyndon Residential Home, situated in Sandridge village just outside St Albans, provides residential care for elderly people. Originally built as a Victorian vicarage, the house has been extended and modernised to provide en-suite rooms throughout its accommodation which is situated over two floors and made accessible by passenger lifts. Trained staff provide 24 hour care and each room has a call bell to make sure residents feel safe. Lyndon Home is set in its own extensive grounds which have mature planting, flower beds and a lawn. Pathways have been furnished with plenty of seating and lead to the rose arbour, orchard and fountain. We recognise that everyone is at a different stage of their care journey, and work with each resident to draw up an individualised care plan that best meets their needs . As a Care Assistant you will play a key role in delivering a high quality programme of support which promotes resident choice and control, whilst delivering personal care and promoting independence. Want to know what it is really like working for us? Then why don't you contact us via email at CareJobs@Salvationarmy.org.uk to find out more. In order to complete your application please download and read the job description and person specification. In the person specification you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement. For a downloadable copy of the full advert please click here....[more details]