Job Description

Day Care Assistant

At Black Swan Care Group, we are currently looking for a day care assistant to work in one of our residential care facilities, Nightingale Lodge on a full time, 36 hour, permanent contract, 12.60 per hour.

Nightingale Lodge is an outstanding-rated residential care home in situated in the West Norfolk town of Hunstanton. The home provides short-term, respite care and longer term care and support for up to 29 residents at the home, including support for people living with dementia.

Black Swan Care Group have become a Real Living Wage employer! Our other benefits include:

Ability to access your wages throughout the month via Wagestream. Refer a friend bonus scheme (200 per placement.) Paid annual leave 28 days per year. (Based on hours / pro rata.) and enhanced pay for working Christmas, Boxing Day & Bank Holidays. Fully paid induction and training programme, and excellent on-going training from day one and throughout your career (Mandatory and specialised.) Progression with internal promotions available across the group and excellent apprenticeship schemes. Employee Care line with our confidential telephone counselling, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Paid breaks and free meals. DBS costs paid for by the company and pension scheme. Blue light card. Free health and wellbeing service- 24/7 access to online GP's, second medical opinion, mental health support, nutrition plans, fitness programme and online health check.

Responsibilities of a Care Assistant:

Support the physical and emotional needs of our residents and their general day to day activities around the home, improving and making a difference to their everyday lives. Assist residents with their personal care, including washing, lifting/hoisting, bathing and toileting.

Requirements of a Care Assistant:

Caring personality and caring nature Positive attitude and outlook Good attention to detail Able to complete physical tasks Availability to work every other weekend Flexibility with working hours
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.60 per hour

Expected hours: 36 per week

Benefits:

Company events Discounted or free food Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

12 hour shift Day shift Weekend availability
Application question(s):

Do you require/need sponsorship to work for us? Are you eligible to work full time hours including term times?
Experience:

Care: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person