Job Description

THE INSTITUTE OF OUR LADY OF MERCY

Relief Care Assistant

Applicants are invited from female applicants only as this position involves providing personal care to Sisters of Mercy.

This role will be subject to a suitable DBS check, 2 satisfactory references and the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, the salary for this role does not support sponsorship of overseas workers

This relief position is to cover during busy periods of annual leave and sickness absences

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 Convent, Southcoates Lane is a community of Sisters. Working as part of a team and covering a 24/7 rota you will deliver person centered care in the Convent and ensure that a compassionate and quality service is provided to the Sisters. Whilst ensuring their dignity is respected, you will enable Sisters to remain as independent as possible and assist them to remain an active part of their community.

We offer:

With NVQ2 13.64 p/h (weekday) 17.64 p/h (weekend) 30 days annual leave entitlement inclusive of 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

You will have:

Minimum NVQ level 2 in Health & Social Care or be prepared to work towards it Experience of delivering personalised care for older people including people living with dementia A good knowledge of the care standards Minimum 2 years' experience working within a care environment for older people
We warmly welcome applicants regardless of faith, background or belief who are supportive of the Institute's 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 requirements and Government legislation.

Pay: 13.64-17.64 per hour

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Casual dress Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay Store discount
Application question(s):

Applications are invited from female applicants only as this role involves providing personal care to Sisters of Mercy
Experience:

providing person centred care for older people: 1 year (required) working in a care home: 1 year (required) working with those suffering from dementia in a care setting: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 02/07/2025