Job Description

Job title:

Care Assistant

Salary:

12.65 per hour

Location:

The Sandford Nursing Home, Church Stretton, Shropshire

Hours:

Various hours available, days and nights - permanent

We currently have a great opportunity for a

Care Assistant

to join our Care Plus team at The Sandford Nursing Home, Church Stretton, Shropshire on a permanent basis. Various part-time and full-time day and night shifts are available.

The Sandford Nursing Home is a place our residents call home. It's a happy, welcoming atmosphere set amongst the Shropshire hills with luxurious accommodation and expert, nursing-led care and we're looking for caring and supportive individuals to join us. We're looking for a dedicated professional to bring our values to life and ensure our customers receive outstanding services.

The Role

As a Care Assistant, you will work within the nursing team assisting elderly residents with normal activities of daily life promoting their independence and maintaining their dignity and respect.

You will assist residents with all aspects of everyday life this will include assisting with personal hygiene including washing and using the toilet assistance with diet and nutritional requirements as well as helping the promotion and stimulation of mental and physical activity.

Skills and experience required:

The ability to work with in a team and independently. Previous experience in providing a quality care service for people A commitment to delivering quality care to vulnerable adults Excellent verbal, written and face-to-face communication skills Caring attitude with desire to help and support others Care home experience is advantageous but not essential Able to commute within no more than 1 hour distance of the home
Due to the nature of this post, the role is subject to an Enhanced with Adult Barred DBS disclosure.

What we can offer you

As well as a comprehensive induction programme and excellent learning opportunities; with mandatory and specialist training available, we can offer 5.6 weeks annual leave (pro-rata to hours worked) and Occupational Sick Pay. We also offer the option to join our contributory pension scheme, access to a dedicated Employee Healthcare Portal, eye care vouchers and a cycle to work scheme plus more. Please see our

HPG Benefits

page for more information.

About Us

We're one of the West Midlands' largest housing and care providers, with over 33,000 homes and a bold vision for the future.

We create places people are proud to call home.

The way we work is shaped by

three simple behaviours:

.

Own it - make it happen Improve it - move things forward. Live it - show understanding and compassion
We're building something special and need talented people to help lead the way. There's never been a better time to join us and make a real difference.

How to apply

We welcome applications from candidates who have the Right To Work in the UK and / or are currently part of the displaced worker program. We are not currently able to support applications from candidates outside of the UK.

Please apply online with your CV and cover letter. If you need any support in making your application, please email careers@housingplusgroup.co.uk

Closing date:

Friday 6th June 2025 - Interviews may take place throughout the advert

We are committed to carrying out safeguarding checks with all our colleagues. These checks may vary according to the role you have applied for, please refer to the job description for this role for details.*
We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.*
If you have not received an update within 2 working weeks of submitting your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.*

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

Pay: 12.65 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 12 per week

Benefits:

Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday Night shift Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:

Church Stretton SY6 7BG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 512/06