Bank Care Assistant

Sanctuary Group ,
Plymouth, Devon
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Apply now Title: Bank Care Assistant Location: Plymouth, South West, GB, PL21 0UJ Department: Care (Qualified and Non-Qualified Care Staff) Operation: Sanctuary Care Requisition Number: 75282 At Sanctuary Care, we believe in providing high quality care homes where people are looked after with the utmost dignity and respect. It goes without saying that kindness is what care is all about, so first and foremost, we carefully choose our staff for their kind and compassionate nature. We aim to care, nurture and enrich the lives of all in our 'family' at Sanctuary Care, whether that's our staff, residents or family members. Bank Care Assistant Days Ivydene Residential and Nursing Home, Staniforth Drive, Ivybridge, Plymouth, Devon 8.98 to 9.25 per hour (new to care or bags of experience, it's your heart that counts) Hours as and when required Why work for us? We spend so much time at work don't we, so our ethos at Sanctuary Care is to enrich the lives of both our residents and staff. Let's have some fun while we're at work, support each other and work hard as a team. There's loads of training and promotion opportunities available for those who want to pursue it and every day job satisfaction at Ivydene Residential and Nursing Home for all regardless of role. Sanctuary Care has over 100 care homes and you can 'feel' the difference a team makes the moment you step through one of our doors. The team at Ivydene Residential and Nursing Home is special and we're looking for special people to join us. Become a part of it and apply for this role. Where you'll work Ivydene is located in a quiet residential area of the historic mill town of Ivybridge, Devon. We have views overlooking Two Moors Way and we are a short walk from the River Erme. Ivydene is also only a short drive from the city of Plymouth with all the shops, restaurants, theatre, cinema and other attractions this has to offer. Our team provide a range of care and support including residential, nursing, dementia, palliative and respite care for up to 55 residents. Ivydene benefits from a beautiful garden which is landscaped with raised flower beds and also has a greenhouse, where we grow our own fruit and vegetables. Click here for further information about the home. Are you our next Care Assistant? Here's more about the role: * First and foremost - we work together as a team to enrich our residents' lives - let's support our colleagues too and have fun in the process * We give the highest quality of personalised care to our residents in line with their individual care plans * Leisure and social activities are a really important part of the day - let's get stuck in * It's very simple - if we can be the best Care Assistant we can be by being kind and supportive in every way to our residents, their families and our colleagues, then we're all doing a great job. What skills do I need? * Team work! A happy team, makes for happy residents and a happy home * Experience is not essential, as we will support you with all the training and support you'll need to do the job, what is important is that you are caring, enthusiastic and have energy to share * Being able to communicate well is essential along with a flexible approach * You'll also be kind and have a real genuine like for older people and their needs, ensuring we treat everyone with the respect and dignity they deserve. Benefits and rewards We know you work so hard and being the best Care Assistant you can be needs to be rewarded. We are very proud to offer the following: * 20 days annual leave equivalent based on hours worked * Life assurance * CQC performance bonus * Overtime enhancement * Statutory sick pay * Excellent training and development opportunities * Refer a friend scheme with payment of up to 750 available * Contributory pension from Sanctuary Care * Access to a free 24/7 support service providing support including legal, financial, emotional and medical advice * Discounts on shopping, holidays, cinema, dining, days out and much more via 'My Rewards' * Criminal Records Checks are funded by Sanctuary Care. We hope you feel you could be our next team member. If you'd like to know more about the role before you apply, please call us for a chat on 01752 894 888 and quote Ref: 75282 Closing date: 09 June 2020 We might get a lot of applications so reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time. Don't miss out, please apply early. Building Equality and Diversity We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for. Sanctuary Care Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity. Job Segment: Medical, Hospice, Palliative, Nursing Home, Healthcare Apply now

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