Care Assistant

Sanctuary Group ,
Plymouth, Devon
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Apply now Title: Care Assistant Location: Plymouth, South West, GB, PL9 8QX Department: Care (Qualified and Non-Qualified Care Staff) Operation: Sanctuary Care Requisition Number: 75882 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. Care Assistant Furzehatt Residential and Nursing Home, 59 Furzehatt Road, Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 8QX 8.98 to 9.25 per hour (new to care or bags of experience, it's your heart that counts) 39 hours per week Loads of options to suit your lifestyle including; days, evenings, nights & alternate weekends 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 Furzehatt 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 Furzehatt 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 Activities are at the heart of the home. The Plymouth Tea Dance regularly comes to us here in Plymstock. Whether the Cha Cha Cha or Lindy Hop, these sessions are inclusive for all the residents, regardless of their nursing or dementia care needs. Youngsters from Plymouth Dance regularly give special performances, teaching the residents moves that they can do in their armchairs. A group run by Livewell South West regularly runs boccia sessions for the home, including carpet boules and skittles. Animal lovers in this residential and nursing home benefit from monthly visits from guinea pigs, hamsters and even lizards. The home also has its own cat called Mario! For musical lovers, we have just launched our own choir. We are by no means tone perfect, but there is always a superb atmosphere when the lyrics of On a Bicycle Built for Two and Bring Me Sunshine fill the home. 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 plus bank holidays (pro rata) * Life assurance * CQC performance bonus * Overtime enhancement * Occupational sick pay after qualifying period * 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 484 008 and quote Ref: 75882 Closing date: 15 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

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