Job Description

Care Assistant - Days

Close House Nursing Home is a small family run nursing and residential care home situated 3 miles south of Hexham in the scenic countryside of Hexhamshire. Opened in 1962, Close House has grown over the years to accommodate 23 elderly residents with nursing and residential needs. Our ethos is to provide excellent personalised care in a homely environment.

Accountable to: Manager, Nurse in Charge, Senior Care Assistant.

In this role we are seeking an exceptional candidate who is passionate about caring for the elderly and is willing to go the extra mile to make our residents feel special and loved. Experience is desired, although not essential. A full induction will be carried out as well as all necessary training with our senior team. We have also recently partnered up with a 3rd party training provider which allows us to provide NVQ 2 + 3 in health and social care. There is of course a clear path for development all the way up to a Level 5 - Assistant Practitioner if you wish so.

Main Roles and Responsibilities

Support the Nurse in Charge and Senior Care Assistants to carry out high quality personalised care.

Act as a positive advocate for the service and work with the team to provide the best standard of care.

Actively contribute to developing and improving the service.

Assist our residents with daily tasks such as personal care, feeding, activities etc.

Treat our residents with kindness and compassion.

Key attributes:

Ability to work as a team.

Have good communication skills.

Good timekeeping skills.

What's in It for you?

Company Pension Scheme

On Site Parking

Refer a Friend Bonus

Free Tea, Coffee and Home Cooked Meals whilst on shift.

Blue Light Discount Store Card

Free Uniforms

DBS Included

Mandatory Training Courses are provided, Additional courses are regularly available.

Rates of pay:

12.50 - 14.50

Annual salary based on 20 hours per week (13,520- 15,250)

Annual salary based on 40 hours per week (27,040- 30,500)

Full or Part Time

Days/Nights

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

Pay: 13.00-16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 - 40 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food On-site parking Store discount
Schedule:

10 hour shift Day shift Holidays
Work Location: In person