Care Assistant (Day & Night)

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About the Role As a Healthcare Assistant for Maria Mallaband Care Group we ask for you to care for our residents like they are your own family, caring for their Physical, Psychological and Social needs. Assisting residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing and assisting with meals. We would love to hear from you if you have previously worked as a Care Assistant, Care Giver, Homecare Worker or Community Support Worker, but, as we provide full training, we also welcome applications from candidates who do not have previous experience including apprentice carers. *We offer our care staff flexible hours on full or part time basis over the 7 day week to offer a good work-life balance. "Become a Key worker and make a difference" *Apprenticeship opportunities available About You; Above all, we’re looking for kind and caring people who want a job where they can really make a difference to people’s lives. You’ll also need: Qualifications in Care is desirable but not essential. (Level 2, 3, 4 and so on) As training and support will be offered.Previous experience working in a Care Home environment is desirable but not essential.A committed and organised approach.A confident communicator with excellent verbal and written communication skills.Flexible to work shifts. If you would like to use your care experience and people skills in an organisation that provides the best quality care you’d expect for your loved ones, then MMCG is a rewarding place to be. In return for all of this you will receive a competitive salary package plus: Training support and development opportunities5.6 weeks annual leaveFully funded trainingNurse and carer referral schemeRewards for 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years of serviceAnnual staff recognition through MMCG Care AwardsSimply Health cover after one year of service, inc. cashback on medical and dental expensesPerkbox - a range of discounts and free monthly offers for a variety of high street shops and restaurantsCar through salary sacrificeCycle to Work schemeNEST pension plan "Maria Mallaband Care Group’s main priority is the welfare and wellbeing of its residents and staff. We have therefore adopted a Group wide policy across all our Homes requiring all new staff to confirm they are willing to receive a (Covid-19) vaccine. Prior to commencing employment, the successful applicant will be required to confirm in writing that they are happy to consent to receiving a Covid Vaccine when available, in accordance with the Government’s UK wide vaccination programme and that they are not aware of any reason why they would should not consent. We are happy to answer any queries any applicant might have about this policy." Barnes Court Rated ’good’ by CQC in November 2019 and awarded ’gold’ standard by Sunderland City Council. Barnes Court is a versatile care facility providing nursing, residential and respite care for the elderly, alongside specialist dementia and dementia nursing care and supported care for adults with physical disabilities. Purpose-built to meet residents’ needs, facilities include spacious lounges and dining areas on each floor, hair and beauty salon, restaurant standard kitchen, games room, and a combined activities room and bar area where residents and their families and friends can have fun and socialise. The care staff at Barnes Court take care of all the sensitive healthcare needs of residents while respecting their need for an independent and dignified day-to-day lifestyle.