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Care Assistant / Support Worker

Job Title: Care Assistant
Reference Number: HCPA004089
Company Name: Westgate Healthcare - Westgate House Care Centre
Shifts Available: Mornings , Evenings , Days , Nights , Weekends
Location: Ware
Type of Care Provider: Care Home
Supporting individuals with: Dementia , Older Adults
Pay/Salary: £11.75 - £12.00 Per Hour
Hours of Work: 39 Hours Per Week - Shifts: 08:00 - 20:00 / 20:00 - 08:00
Driving Required: No
Contract Type: Full Time Contract

About the Company

 

 

Westgate Healthcare is looking for a compassionate and caring Care Assistant to join our family at Westgate House Care Centre in Ware. We are looking for individuals who share our values, have an interest in helping others, a can-do attitude and who will treat the people we support with care, compassion and respect. If you want to make a difference to the lives of our elderly residents, apply today.

 

Why should I apply for this Care Assistant job?

 

What’s in it for you?

  • Competitive pay rates plus enhanced pay on bank holidays
  • 5.6 weeks’ annual leave (pro rata for part-time)
  • Workplace pension scheme
  • Comprehensive induction and named buddy to help you settle in
  • Free training and development
  • Support in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualifications
  • Work in a friendly team with experienced staff
  • ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme where you can earn points and financial rewards via the Care Friends app
  • Access to the Blue Light Card which provides various discounts from hundreds of nationwide high street and online stores
  • Opportunities, support and encouragement for career progression
  • Loyalty and long-service awards
  • Free uniform
  • Wellbeing initiatives and team recognition rewards

*Please note, that some of the above benefits depend on your position in the company. Further information can be given at the interview stage

 

Care Professional Academy Rewards include:  

  • Hertfordshire based Rewards 
  • Student Discount Packages 
  • Access to a 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 include bus ticket discounts, reduced servicing, and car leasing.  

And a lot more... 

 

What does this Care Assistant job involve?

 

  • Support our residents with their daily activities, whether this be assisting a resident to wash and dress in the morning, developing their individual care plan or helping them choose their favourite meal
  • Be a friend who our residents can rely on to champion their dignity and independence
  • Support them to live happy and healthy lives
  • Communicate effectively, take on responsibility, prioritise your workload and keep accurate records
  • Help with other activities such as serving food and helping residents to eat and drink 
  • Work in a team, be kind and build strong relationships with our residents, their relatives and team members

 

Am I the right person for this Care Assistant job?

 

  • The right to live and work in the UK
  • A caring nature, positive attitude and the ability to work in a team
  • Good communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Previous experience of working with the elderly is desirable but not essential, as full training is provided