Care Assistant

Sanctuary Group ,
Wolverhampton, West Midlands
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Apply now Title: Care Assistant Location: Wolverhampton, West Midlands, GB, WV10 8BU Department: Care (Qualified and Non-Qualified Care Staff) Operation: Sanctuary Care Requisition Number: 76882 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 Highcroft Hall Residential Care Home, Old Fallings Lane, Wolverhampton, West Midlands 8.98 to 9.25 per hour (new to care or bags of experience, it's your heart that counts) 38.50 hours per week 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 Highcroft Hall 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 Highcroft 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 Every week some very well-behaved rescue dogs come into the care home to bring that Friday Feeling. Lena, Woody, Teddy and Ava, who belong to the home's administrator Dale, take it in turns to come and say hello. Residents, including those living with dementia, adore animal therapy and love to fuss the dogs, especially Teddy who is a real lapdog. Highcroft Hall is a busy care home with stimulating activities at the heart of everything we do. Whether limbering up in a gentle exercise class, singing and dancing along to musicians from across Wolverhampton or enjoying being pampered in the home's hairdressing salon, there is always so much to do. Click here for further information about the home. Are you our next Care Assistant? Here's more about the role: * 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. * Leisure and social activities are a really important part of the day - let's get stuck in * We give the highest quality of personalised care to our residents in line with their individual care plans * 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 What skills do I need? * 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. * Being able to communicate well is essential along with a flexible approach * 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 * Team work! A happy team, makes for happy residents and a happy home 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: * Criminal Records Checks are funded by Sanctuary Care. * Discounts on shopping, holidays, cinema, dining, days out and much more via 'My Rewards' * Access to a free 24/7 support service providing support including legal, financial, emotional and medical advice * Contributory pension from Sanctuary Care * Refer a friend scheme with payment of up to 750 available * Excellent training and development opportunities * Occupational sick pay after qualifying period * Overtime enhancement * CQC performance bonus * Life assurance * 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata) 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 01902 866802 and quote Ref: 76882 Closing date: 13 July 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, Healthcare Apply now

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