Care Assistant

Care Assistant

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our hardworking team at this residential care home in Dereham. As a Care Assistant, you’ll play a crucial role in supporting our residents and their families, becoming an integral part of their lives. Offering full-time hours, including alternate weekends, shifts 7am-8.15pm

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist residents with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and general hygiene.
• Our Care Assistants work with a diverse group of residents, including those with Alzheimer's, dementia, epilepsy, and sensory impairments. You’ll provide personalised care and support.
• Help residents with physical disabilities use aids and equipment as needed, ensuring their safety.
• Maintain confidential and accurate records in care plans.
• Engage residents in activities like reading, writing, hobbies, and friendly conversations to promote mental and physical well-being.
• Foster good working relationships with colleagues, residents, and visitors, creating a supportive environment for everyone.

What we can offer you...

• Variety - no two days are the same! Experience the joy of diverse tasks and meaningful connections.
• We invest in your growth. Enjoy ongoing training and fully funded diplomas up to NVQ level 5.
• Long term career opportunities
• Annual Leave 28 days
• FlexEarn - providing you with the opportunity to withdraw a portion of your wages in advance of payday, to increase your choice and financial wellbeing.
• No DBS fees.
• Employee assistance program to support your health and wellbeing.
• Blue Light Card offering a number of discounts across retail and hospitality.
• Refer a friend scheme - earn up to £400

Training and development opportunities...

We see training and development as an instrumental part of the success of each of our care homes.

Every Care Assistant will receive a full induction on commencement of employment ensuring that everyone feels welcomed and has a good understanding of their role and our high standards and ethos of the business.

Throughout your time with us we positively encourage further training through National Vocational Qualifications. This is available throughout all areas of our business to include all employees.

Apply today and be a part of this award-winning organisation!