Job Detail

Care Assistant / Support Worker

Job Title: Care Assistant
Reference Number: HCPA003514
Company Name: Dapplemere
Shifts Available: Mornings , Evenings , Days , Nights , Weekends
Location: Chorleywood
Type of Care Provider: Care Home , Nursing Home , Private Care (Direct Employer)
Supporting individuals with: Dementia , Older Adults , End Of Life
Pay/Salary: £11 Per Hour
Hours of Work: Up To 48 Hours Per Week - Shifts: 08:00 - 14:00 / 14:00 - 20:00 / 08:00 - 20:00 / 20:00 - 08:00
Driving Required: Preferred
Contract Type: Full Time Contract, Part Time Contract, 0 Hours Contract, Self-employed, Apprenticeship Opportunities, Work Placement Opportunities

About the Company

 

Stag Care Group’s homes are all situated in beautiful neighbourhoods and run by one family – experts in care for over two decades.

Our focus is on tailored, individual care for people over 65, with varying needs. From those seeking relief from isolation, people who need a helping hand with the day-to-day or individuals who require more complex nursing needs, we are here to advise and support our residents and their families throughout their care journey.

 

Why should I apply for this Care Assistant job?

 

Care Professional Academy Rewards include: 

  • Herts Rewards (Vivup) 
  • XO Student Discount 
  • Access to the NUS Student Card - usually exclusive to university students! 
  • Care Professional Rewards: Discount codes, cashback and savings on over 800 UK retailers including Sainsbury’s, Argos, Boots, Marks & Spencer, Tesco, John Lewis/Waitrose, Apple, Pizza Hut and many more. 
  • Discounts on travel including bus ticket discounts, reduced servicing, and car leasing. 

And a lot more... 

  • FULL & PART-TIME SHIFTS AVAILABLE
  • Less than 1 mile (15 min walk) from Chorleywood station; On-site parking available
  • Comprehensive induction, on-going training and development
  • NEST workplace pension
  • 28 days annual leave (pro-rata)
  • Paid breaks
  • On-site parking
  • Uniform provided

What does this Care Assistant job involve?

 

  • Assisting residents with personal care duties such as bathing, dressing, and bathroom visits. Providing the highest standards of care, you’ll champion the dignity, and independence of all our residents
  • Supporting residents at mealtimes: helping to serve meals and transferring residents to the dining room
  • Supporting the Registered Manager, Nurses and Senior Care Assistant to complete monthly and weekly checks to monitor the health of our residents and reporting any significant changes
  • Attending planned activities: assisting the team, repositioning, providing care as necessary
  • Updating food, fluid and stool charts, supplementary files, daily notes and care plans

 

Am I the right person for this Care Assistant job?

 

You’re someone that cares for others and wants to make a real difference to people’s lives. Ideally, you have some experience in a care environment, although this is not as essential, as training is provided. You understand there will be challenging days, but you’ll also laugh, have fun and make lasting memories with our residents and your colleagues. A great communicator, you’ll enjoy working in a close-knit team that feels like a family, with people from all walks of life. You’ll cherish the rewarding moments you have with our residents each and every day.

You may not have worked in a care / nursing home before, and that's fine, we can support you and give you all the training and guidance to help you succeed, and if you want this to be your new career then we would be happy to support you through completing QCF qualifications in Health & Social Care.