Colten Care Ltd
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Lymington, Hampshire
Care Assistants (experience required)
Overview
Job Description
Experienced Health Care Assistants Based at Linden House, Lymington Hours: 24, 36, 42 or 48 hours per week Pay breakdown: Up to £12.48 per hour inclusive of all enhancements Basic Pay Rate: £9.41 per hour (based on at least two years experience in care) Plus £1.50 p/h weekend enhancement and 75p p/h night enhancement, when applicable Enhancements for an NVQ or Diploma Level qualification in Health & Social Care are paid as follows: NVQ 2 additional 56p p/h, OR NVQ 3 additional 82p p/h Be proud to care and make a difference Now is the time to find a new and rewarding career in care, delivering high levels of care, compassion and commitment. By joining us as an experienced Health Care Assistant you will be part of our amazing, multi-award-winning team providing the highest standards of care and comfort to our residents supporting their health and wellbeing - making a difference and helping our residents continue to lead and enjoy dignified and fulfilling lives. Colten Care is a long-standing beacon of excellence in elderly people's care and the UK's highest rated 'Large Care Home Group' on the public review site Carehome.co.uk (rating awarded March 2020). So, what does the job involve? As an experienced Health Care Assistant at Colten Care, you'll contribute to the exceptional care we provide to our residents, keeping true to our values of being 'friendly, kind, individual, reassuring and honest'. You will be involved in all aspects of our residents' personal care, making a positive difference every day and helping them to lead a dignified and fulfilling life. This includes help and practical assistance with personal care and support for recreational activities throughout the day. With your experience in care, you will be helping the residents of Linden House live well with dementia and individualising the care provided to suit each resident's needs and wishes. Why choose Colten Care? We are independently recognised as the UK's leading care home group for our size. The national public review site Carehome.co.uk scores us at a remarkable 9.9 out of ten, the highest of its Top 20 Large Care Home Groups. A family-owned care home provider with 21 homes in Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire and West Sussex. All are fantastic homely environments registered for nursing care, with four specifically dedicated to dementia care. Seven of our homes, including Linden House which is a dedicated dementia community, are officially rated Outstanding by our sector regulator the Care Quality Commission, confirming our place in the elite of all homes nationally. Working with us offers you a superb range of benefits including: * paid breaks * support with professional development and diploma qualifications in Health & Social Care * excellent inductions, training and 'on the job' support * training to the nationally recognised 'care certificate' standard * friendly team and great support network of internal professionals * real career progression opportunities * reward for you if you recommend others to work for us * annual pay review * additional hours / overtime opportunities to suit your circumstances * choice of hot or cold meals and drinks on duty * free uniforms * free parking clock for employees commuting from out of area * contributory pension scheme * background checks at no cost to you For more information about joining us as an experienced Health Care Assistant, please call us today on 01425 482477.