Care Assistant

Being a care assistant means you need to be adaptable, personable but ultimately put others first. Your role will include:

• Companionship
• Helping with personal care
• Helping with mobility around the home
• Overseeing medication and providing medical support
• Helping with housework such as cleaning and vacuuming
• Preparing and cooking meals
• Example of full-time alternating Weekly Shift Patterns: For 1 week the shift pattern is Monday, Tuesday, Saturday & Sunday. The following week, the shift pattern is Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
This job requires an Enhanced DBS to be carried out. As a Care Assistant where would you be working: Nestled in the heart of the historic market town of Spalding, Halmer Court care home is a lovingly designed residence that offers a spacious and luxurious environment that is highly suited to the needs of older people with care needs looking to achieve a relaxing lifestyle and retirement. The home has 61 single rooms, all with ensuite facilities. Halmer Court is designated to support older people living with dementia and other related illnesses, and residents who require permanent or respite care in a residential setting. The home provides residential, dementia, and respite care. The home is fully wheelchair accessible and all rooms are linked to a call system when staff assistance is required. Halmer Court is part of the Glenholme Healthcare Family. At Glenholme we are passionate about delivering safe, individualised care and support to promote independence, choice and inclusion. We work hard to provide the support we would want for our own family members. We believe in treating individuals, their families, friends and our staff with respect and dignity; placing a high value on equality, equity and diversity. We do this by employing compassionate well-trained staff in our high quality, warm and welcoming homes.

Salary: £11.50, per hour PLUS a wide range of amazing employee benefits Full Time: Average of 40.25 hours per week, Day or Night shifts available Day shifts: 8AM - 8PM, 3 shifts week 1 and 4 shifts week 2, alternate weekends off Night Shifits - 8PM - 8AM, 3 shifts week 1 and 4 shifts week 2, alternate weekends off Do you have a big smile? That can make a person's face light up. Do you have great listening skills? To listen to a lifetime's worth of stories. Can you think on your feet? Each day is varied. It helps to be light on your feet as often our residents enjoy a dance. Do you have patience and a sense of humour? Working as a care assistant isn't always the easiest job, but we promise that it will be one of the most rewarding. If you have answered yes to these questions, Glenholme Healthcare Halmer Court, Spalding led by Victoria Randall would love to meet you. Press apply today! Become a Care Assistant with Glenholme and receive the following benefits & perks:
• Full Time opportunities available
• No Experience required.
• Paid comprehensive training with genuine career advancement opportunities
• Fully paid care certificate
• Hastee Pay - withdraw up to 40% of your earned salary before payday as when you want
• Enrolment in our Pension scheme
• 28 holidays plus an additional day with each year of service (up to 5 bonus days)
• Additional day holiday for your birthday
• Refer-a-friend scheme: Earn a £250 bonus for each friend you refer to work for us
• Life Insurance cover £10,000 (subject to Scheme Terms)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Automatic entry into our Employee Assistance Programme offering: Personal and everyday advice on child support, financial advice, mental health, health, and wellbeing.
• Quarterly Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution
• Free Blue Light Card