Care Assistant with experience- 42 hours a week

Healthcare assistants, day and night shifts, 33-44 hours per week

Number of positions for this role

Pay rate starting at £9.5- £9.7 per hour

Location: Rainham area, RM13

We do not offer sponsorship at this location , looking for full-time experienced care assistants

About the care home:

Care Centre in Rainham is a 62-room facility with the capability to cater to numerous care types, including elderly care, end of life care, respite care, nursing careand 24/7 residential care. Specialising in care for those with dementia, Alzheimer’sand other mental health issues, the care centre is dedicated to tailoring care to each resident.

Job Description

Are you motivated, determined and resilient? Do you find yourself excelling in challenging situations? Then we could well have a role for you.

We offer as a company:

· Competitive rates of pay

· Set shift patterns - promoting a work life balance!

· Continue Supported Education and Training

· DBS paid

· Employee awards

· Life insurance and critical illness cover

· Medical cash plan

· On call support - 7 days a week

The requirements:

· Experience one year in a similar role

· Be able to demonstrate interpersonal skills

· Have a genuine interest in working with our young people

· Will have a willingness to learn

· Be able to work 12-hour shifts which include evenings, weekends, bank holidays

· Be encouraged to work at all of our homes to gain experience working with different individuals in different environments

The successful CARE ASSISTANT will:

· Have proven knowledge and experience of working with people with behaviour that challenges. Most importantly we are looking for a CARE ASSISTANT to demonstrate the right values and understanding of how to support individuals with making informed decisions on their care and treatment.

You will need to demonstrate:

· A genuine desire to help people and make a difference

· A proven career history supporting young people with behaviour that challenges and experience working with autism desirable

· Have an understanding of the challenges that many of our young people face

· Excellent listening and communication skills

· Show empathy and compassion when required

· Offer flexibility

· A non-judgemental approach to providing care and support

· A current driving license and your own transport as this position will involve travelling

· Ability to work shifts, including sleep in

· Contracted hours

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of the people we support. All job applicants will be required to provide 2 referees (one must be your most recent employer) and undertake an enhanced DBS Disclosure. This process forms part of our recruitment policy.

We provided the following inclusive hiring information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or disability status.

Please click APPLY below if you are interested.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary: £9.50-£9.70 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Application question(s):

• Do you need sponsorship? Please provide details about your visa, BRP

Experience:

• Support worker: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Shift availability:

• Night shift (preferred)
• Day shift (preferred)

Work Location: One location