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Care Assistant / Support Worker

Job Title: Care Assistant
Reference Number: HCPA004414
Company Name: Quantum Care - Mountbatten Lodge
Shifts Available: Nights
Location: Hemel Hempstead
Type of Care Provider: Care Home
Supporting individuals with: Dementia , Older Adults , End Of Life
Pay/Salary: £13.86 - £15.93 Per Hour
Hours of Work: 40 Hours Per Week - Night Shifts: 21:00 - 07:00
Driving Required: No
Contract Type: Full Time Contract, Part Time Contract

About the Company

 

Quantum Care is a not for profit company providing high quality care services for over 2000 older people in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Essex. We need the right people to join us and provide the best possible care to our residents, offering support, maintaining dignity and assisting them to enjoy every day living in our Homes.

 

Why should I apply for this Care Assistant job?

 

We would love to have you in our team and in return we will provide the following rewards & benefits:

 

  • Competitive salaries with weekend enhancements
  • Career development opportunities & recognition of career milestones
  • First class in house training provided from day one
  • Free Employee Assistant Programme: Providing 24/7 assistance to help balance work, family and life.
  • Company Pension Scheme & optional salary death in service benefit (after 1 year)
  • Free DBS and uniform
  • Access to retail discounts and offers
  • Refer a friend scheme of £500 per referral

Terms and Conditions apply to all benefits

This is a great opportunity to join a well-established, values driven company that offers varied and rewarding work and opportunities for career progression. We welcome applications from a very diverse range of people who have the right to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship to candidates at this time.

 

What does this Care Assistant job involve?

 

  • Provide quality care by attending to residents' physical and personal needs, including washing, dressing, bathing, toileting, and feeding.
  • Promote residents' dignity, privacy, and independence, and respect their rights at all times.
  • Assist with basic housekeeping tasks such as making beds, laundry, and maintaining cleanliness.
  • Help with the preparation and serving of meals, adhering to hygiene regulations.
  • Participate in staff meetings, training, and development activities.
  • Assist with the distribution of medication and contribute to the preparation and review of care plans.

 

Am I the right person for this Care Assistant job?

 

 Who we are looking for:

 

  • You’ll be naturally compassionate and patient, it is not necessary to have previous experience of working in a similar care environment because as long as you have a positive attitude and good communication skills, our first-class training will do the rest.
  • You’ll be willing to undertake all aspects of care to meet the physical, emotional and social needs of our residents, training will be provided.
  • A willingness to be trained and to achieve Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care
  • The ability to work shifts (including weekends and evenings)
  • You must be aged 18 or over to apply for this job