Job Description

For over 70 years, Abbeyfield has been a charity that provides housing and care for elderly people across the UK.

Role:

Care Assistant - Nights

The Home:

Halcyon House is a nursing home for older people in the heart of the village of Formby in Merseyside.

Pay:

12.96 p/h - 13.31 p/h

Hours:

36 Hours a week and alternative weekends. 8pm - 8am

The Role of Care Assistant - Nights

As one of our highly valued Care Assistants, you'll be at the front line of care delivery. You'll help residents with their individual care needs, such as personal care, medical care and following social interests. You'll build a special bond with each resident, and give professional and emotional support during difficult times, such as periods of illness. Your days as a Care Assistant will be varied, interesting and rewarding. You'll assist residents with washing, dressing, eating, drinking and getting around. Importantly, you'll help make them feel at home. You'll be respectful of residents' choices; their dignity and independence. You'll also be integral to developing residents Care Plans, which includes being aware of any specialist support needs.

Pay & Benefits

At Abbeyfield, we are committed to rewarding our staff for their hard work. Our many benefits include:

12.58 p/h - 12.85 p/h pay, benchmarked annually. 31 days paid leave, including bank/public holidays Comprehensive induction Unlimited opportunities to earn 500 via our 'refer a friend' scheme Life Assurance Pay progression within role based on skills and contribution Learning and career development opportunities Occupational sick pay Company pension Discounted gym membership An employee assistance programme Cycle-to-work scheme Shop and save vouchers Striving for independent accreditation as a menopause friendly organisation Opportunity to obtain Blue Light Card discounts

About You

Are you sensitive, empathetic and love to care for others? Do you enjoy building meaningful relationships and making a real difference? If that sounds like you, we think you'll fit right in at Abbeyfield! Whether you're new to the world of care or looking to retrain, we're looking for people to join our growing team of care assistants.

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