Care Assistant/ Care Worker

Welcome to The Pantiles Care Home. We operate in the Social Care (Residential Care Homes) sector and are providing of Residential nursing care facilities including, Accommodation for persons who require nursing or personal care; Dementia; Treatment of disease, disorder or injury; Caring for adults over 65 yrs.

We are currently looking to recruit full-time Care Assistants/Care Workers.

Definitely the most rewarding job you could ever have of caring older people. The role comes with excellent training and great opportunities for personal development. Join The Pantiles Care Home as a Care Assistant/ Care Worker and make a real difference.

· Position: Care Assistant / Care Worker

· Employer: The Pantiles Care Home

· Salary: £20,500 to £21,500

· Location: Ashtead, Surrey

· Working days/hours: 39 hours per week

· Benefits & Entitlements: 28 days paid holiday (pro rata), Employer’s pension contribution, uniform on duty

· Prospects: Salary review; promotion, recognition and reward for outstanding performance and commitment

Duties include:

· Assists and enables service users to dress, undress, wash, use the toilet and bathe.

· Serves meals to service users at table or in bed, and assists with feeding if required.

· Generally assists with service users’ overall comfort and well-being.

· Provide interest and activities to stimulate and engage the service user.

· Help with daily activities such as letter writing, paying bills, collecting benefits.

· Undertake light cleaning and domestic duties including meal preparation as required.

· Monitor service users’ conditions by taking temperature, pulse, respiration and weight, and contribute to record keeping.

· Liaise with professional staff in carrying out care plans etc.

Skill, experience and qualifications required:

· Minimum 2-3 years of experience at a similar capacity in health and care sector is preferred, however fresh potential candidates are welcome

· Level 3 or higher Diploma in Health and Social Care / Health and Social Care Management or equivalent qualifications will be preferred but not necessary

· Background checks including a CRB check required

Other skills and knowledge required:

· to be thorough and pay attention to detail,

· sensitivity and understanding,

· customer service skills,

· patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations,

· the ability to work well with others,

· the ability to work on your own,

· excellent verbal communication skills,

· management skills

We are open to providing training and support to the right candidate who has the potential to grow with us on a long-term basis.

This vacancy is open to worldwide as well as UK candidates.

Important note:

UK applicants - You have to provide proof of right to work in the UK (passport copy or other eligible evidence) to be sent by email or post before calling you for on site interview. If you cannot or will not provide in advance your application may be rejected. You must produce evidence in original form at the time of the interview.

Overseas applicants - Kindly note all fees/charges and other costs relating to your UK visa application with the Home Office, travel to the UK under UKVI Skilled Worker Sponsorship are to be borne by you only. If you are eligible for the post and agree to the aforementioned in principle we will send you full details related to your visa formalities.

Closing date: 30 April 2023

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £20,500.00-£21,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Performance bonus

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 30/04/2023