Care Assistant – Days or Nights
Location: Walkeringham, DN10 4LD
Pay: £13.31 per hour + incentives
Hours: Full or Part Time, Permanent
£500 Sign-On Bonus – payable after three months’ employment
Nurse Seekers are currently looking for dedicated Care Assistants to join a well-established residential care home in Walkeringham.
Both day and night shifts are available.
Shift Patterns
Days: 7am–7pm, 3–4 shifts per week, including alternate weekends
Nights: 7pm–7am, 3 shifts per week, including alternate weekends
About the Role
As a Care Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting residents with their day-to-day lives and ensuring they receive a high standard of care in a safe, respectful and comfortable environment.
Your responsibilities will include:
Providing personal care and support with daily activities such as washing, dressing and eating.
Supporting residents to maintain their independence, dignity and choice.
Promoting residents’ physical and emotional wellbeing.
Developing positive relationships with residents and colleagues.
Completing daily care documentation to a high standard.
Maintaining all mandatory training requirements.
About the Home
The home is situated in the village of Walkeringham, approximately five miles west of Gainsborough.
Set within around two acres of landscaped grounds, the home combines a traditional, homely setting with modern accommodation and provides residential and dementia care for up to 41 residents.
What’s on Offer
£13.31 per hour + incentives
Annual performance-related pay increases of up to 8%, in addition to any cost-of-living increase
28 days’ annual leave, including Bank Holidays
NEST pension scheme with 3% employer contribution
Recognition and reward scheme
Fully funded relevant training and qualifications
Training completion bonuses of up to £500
Refer-a-friend incentives
Low-cost meals while on shift – £1 per course
Short-notice shift incentives
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
DBS check fully paid for
Uniform provided
What We’re Looking For
The successful candidate will ideally have:
Previous care experience or a clear motivation to work within care.
A caring, compassionate and nurturing approach.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Good time-management and organisational skills.
The ability to remain calm and work effectively under pressure.
A positive and enthusiastic attitude.
A genuine desire to make a difference to residents’ lives.
Ideally, live within approximately 30 minutes of the home.
Interested?
Nurse Seekers are managing the recruitment process for this position.
If you are an experienced Care Assistant, or are looking to begin or develop your career in residential care, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and a member of the Nurse Seekers team will be in touch within one working day
Salary description
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