Location: Weston Turnville
Salary: £9,828 per year + bonuses
Sleep-in allowance: £52.78 per shift
We are looking for a caring and motivated Care Assistant to join our team at Oakmead, a registered care home in Weston Turnville supporting people with learning and physical disabilities.
This is a rewarding opportunity to be part of a team that empowers the people we support to live fulfilling, independent and meaningful lives. Every day, you will help create an environment built on respect, compassion and inclusion.
What you will do
As a valued member of our team, you will support the people we support with a range of daily tasks, including:
Personal care
Mealtimes and social activities
Day trips and community involvement
Attending appointments and promoting health and wellbeing
Encouraging involvement in shopping, cooking and domestic tasks
Helping individuals develop confidence, independence and life skillsYou will follow personalised support plans to ensure that each person receives consistent, high-quality and compassionate support that aligns with their choices and aspirations.
About you
We are looking for someone who:
Is caring, enthusiastic and driven by the desire to make a positive difference
Understands the importance of treating people with respect and supporting inclusion
Can adapt communication styles to meet a variety of needs
Works well as part of a team and values collaboration
Is flexible to work shifts, including some weekends and bank holidaysPrevious care experience is welcome, but we also encourage people who are new to care to apply.
Essential:
Full UK driving licence
Willingness to complete sleep-in shiftsWhat we offer
33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), rising to 35 with service (pro rata)
Annual performance-related bonus
Monthly attendance bonus
Annual salary and cost of living review
Support for wellbeing through the Five Ways to Wellbeing
Ongoing training and professional development
Employee assistance helpline
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We will be shortlisting and interviewing on an ongoing basis and may close the vacancy early.
All appointments are subject to right to work checks, an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer
Salary description
£9828.00 - £9828.00 per year