Job Description

About us:

The Institute of Our Lady of Mercy strives to be of service to the poor, sick and disadvantaged. We do this through a variety of ministries including education, nursing, providing women's outreach services, chaplaincies and providing high quality care homes for the elderly.

The Mercy Care Centre provides residential care for older people and for people living with dementia in a purpose-built facility, alongside a development of 18 apartments providing "extra care housing." Rated as 'good' in all areas at our last CQC inspection.

Recruiting for the following roles:

1 x Care Assistant (24 hpw) 52 weeks per year excluding holidays.

Please note: This role will be subject to a suitable DBS check, 2 satisfactory references and the right to work in the UK.

Summary:

As a Care Assistant, you will be essential in providing

compassionate

and

person centred care

to our residents. Reporting to the Senior Care Assistant, your role will involve

assisting with personal care, maintaining care plans, and ensuring a safe environment.

Your core skills in communication and IT will facilitate effective interactions with residents and staff.

We offer:

30 days annual leave entitlement including Bank Holidays Enhanced pay for working extra shifts Free on-site parking Paid breaks Quality subsidised meals on shift Over 6,000 discounts and offers across travel, health and leisure, home and motoring, food and entertainment and high street discounts as well as a cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme - this provides confidential and independent information and guidance 24/7. If clinically advisable, face-to-face counselling is also provided free of charge. Pension - automatic enrolment into the Institute Pension Scheme with 5% employer contributions Mandatory and additional training opportunities Great opportunities to upskill yourself with personal development Uniform provided

We warmly welcome applicants regardless of faith, background or belief who are supportive of our values. Please visit www.ourladyofmercy.org.ukto find out more about us.

We aim for all staff employed in our Care Homes to be required to have undertaken an Enhanced DBS check (together with an Adult Barred list check where applicable) as they may be called on to undertake regulated activity as part of a 'whole home' approach to providing high quality responsive care in accordance with CQC.

Interview dates TBC

Job Types: Permanent, Part-time

Pay: 13.64-17.64 per hour

Expected hours: 24 per week

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay Store discount
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:

providing person centred care to older adults e: 1 year (required) dementia care: 1 year (required) working in a care home setting: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (required)
Work Location: In person