Job Description

Full?Time Day Care Assistant -- Fernlea, Hazel Grove

About the role

Fernlea care home in Hazel Grove is looking for a compassionate, reliable Care Assistant to join our day team full time. You will deliver person?centered, hands?on care that helps residents maintain dignity, independence and a good quality of life.

Key responsibilities

Provide personal care

including assisting with washing, dressing, toileting and continence support.

Support safe moving and handling

: assist with lifting, transferring, re?positioning and mobilising residents.

Promote wellbeing

by encouraging participation in social and recreational activities and supporting meaningful daily routines.

Observe and record

changes in physical and emotional health and report promptly to senior staff.

Work safely

at all times, following health and safety procedures to protect residents, visitors and colleagues.

Represent the home

positively and uphold our Philosophy of Care and the General Social Care Council Code of Conduct.
Person specification

Kind, calm and friendly approach

with the ability to put residents at ease.

Experience preferred

in residential or nursing care settings, or demonstrable transferable skills.

Knowledge of basic healthcare and hygiene standards.

Team player

who is motivated, confident and able to use initiative.

Willingness to learn

and take part in training and supervision.
What we offer

Comprehensive induction and ongoing training

delivered practically and digitally.

Continuous support

from day one with regular supervision and development opportunities.

Loyalty rewards

starting at 6 months' service.

Enhanced pay

for night shifts where applicable.

5.6 weeks holiday entitlement

per year.

On?site parking

at Fernlea.
Recruitment checks and equality

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to the welfare and safety of our residents. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 12.80 per hour

Expected hours: 34.5 per week

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Employee discount Free parking Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking
Application question(s):

Do you require sponsorship to work within the UK?
Experience:

UK Adult care: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Location:

Stockport SK7 4RQ (preferred)
Work Location: In person