Care Assistant - Complex Care

☞ Wemyss Lodge

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Update day: 07-05-2024

Location: Swindon South West

Category: Other

Industry: Public Safety

Position: Entry level

Job type: Full-time

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As an experienced Care Assistant, you will be working in one of our Complex Care Units, you will need to show warmth and compassion to our residents and their families, helping to promote independence and positively enhancing their lives because our residents are the heart of everything we do. To achieve this:-Primary focus is contributing to the mental health and wellbeing of the residents
  • You must have a positive attitude and be able to work in a person-centred way.
  • Frontline support for residents with mental health illnesses and by being by their side they learn to manage their challenges and adapt to life after diagnosis
  • Working well as part of a team is also essential to delivering effective resident care, as is paying attention to their changing needs.
  • Provide the precise help that is needed, when it’s needed, as the needs of each individual can vary depending on the type of challenges they face, their symptoms and severity.
  • Need to be strong-willed and able to think on your feet to avoid crisis or upset to residents.
  • Communicate effectively with colleagues, residents, family and health care professionals.
  • Our team need to understand dignity, respect and the importance of offering choice.
  • Staff should have knowledge of how we are regulated by CQC. Essential Educational Requirements for Healthcare Assistants:
  • Ideal candidates will have experience in Health and Social Care.
  • NVQ/Diploma in health and social care.
  • We would welcome anyone also willing to train and work towards fully funded qualifications. Wemyss Lodge provides competitive benefits for all Care Assistants, including holidays, pension and a full on-going training programme. Our staff complete the Care Certificate and have opportunities to advance. Job Type:
  • Full-time of 36 hours per week
  • Day shifts from 8.00am to 8.00pm over seven days, 12 hour shifts
  • Welcome bonus £500 on completion of probation period
  • Overtime is available paid at enhanced rate
  • Bank Holidays paid at enhaced rate per hour (if worked)
  • Staff appreciation incentive bonuses
  • Free meals on shifts
  • 28 days paid holiday
  • Comprehensive induction and on going professional development
  • Free DBS, paid training Benefits:
  • Company pension
  • Discounted or free food
  • On-site parking Schedule:
  • 12 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Night shift
  • Overtime
  • Weekend availability
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    Deadline: 21-06-2024

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