Bank Care Assistant
At Black Swan Care Group, we are currently looking for a bank day and night care assistant to work in one of our residential care facilities, The Gables on a zero hour, permanent contract, £12.60-£12.70 per hour.
This position will include working both day and night shifts.
The Gables care home is situated in the centre of the Cambridgeshire market town of Chatteris, where we provide short-term, respite and longer term care and support for up to 49 residents. The home is rated ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission and has an outstanding local reputation.
Black Swan Care Group have become a Real Living Wage employer! Our other benefits include:
- Ability to access your wages throughout the month via Wagestream.
- Refer a friend bonus scheme (£200 per placement.)
- Paid annual leave 28 days per year. (Based on hours / pro rata.) and enhanced pay for working Christmas, Boxing Day & Bank Holidays.
- Fully paid induction and training programme, and excellent on-going training from day one and throughout your career (Mandatory and specialised.)
- Progression with internal promotions available across the group and excellent apprenticeship schemes.
- Employee Care line with our confidential telephone counselling, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
- Paid breaks and free meals.
- DBS costs paid for by the company and pension scheme.
- Blue light card.
- Free health and wellbeing service- 24/7 access to online GP's, second medical opinion, mental health support, nutrition plans, fitness programme and online health check.
Responsibilities of a Care Assistant:
- Support the physical and emotional needs of our residents and their general day to day activities around the home, improving and making a difference to their everyday lives.
- Assist residents with their personal care, including washing, lifting/hoisting, bathing and toileting.
Requirements of a Care Assistant:
- Caring personality and caring nature
- Positive attitude and outlook
- Good attention to detail
- Able to complete physical task
- Availability to work every other weekend
- Flexibility with working hours
INDLP
Job Types: Permanent, Zero hours contract
Pay: £12.60-£12.70 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Chatteris PE16 6LA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you require/need sponsorship to work for us?
Experience:
- Care: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
