Care Assistant

We currently have a great opportunity for a twilight Care Assistant to join our Care Plus team at The Sandford Nursing Home, Church Stretton, Shropshire on a permanent basis. Hours of work will be between 6pm - 12am (midnight) only., As a Care Assistant, you will work within the nursing team assisting elderly residents with normal activities of daily life promoting their independence and maintaining their dignity and respect.

You will assist residents with all aspects of everyday life this will include assisting with personal hygiene including washing and using the toilet assistance with diet and nutritional requirements as well as helping the promotion and stimulation of mental and physical activity.

The ability to work with in a team and independently.
Previous experience in providing a quality care service for people
A commitment to delivering quality care to vulnerable adults
Excellent verbal, written and face-to-face communication skills
Caring attitude with desire to help and support others
Care home experience is advantageous but not essential
Able to commute within no more than 1 hour distance of the role location

Due to the nature of this post, the role is subject to an Enhanced with Adult Barred DBS disclosure.

As one of the largest providers of affordable homes and care in the area, employing almost 1,000 people, Housing Plus Group offers rewarding roles with excellent training and career development pathways delivering services that customers can trust across Staffordshire and Shropshire. Housing Plus Group companies include Care Plus, Property Plus and Severn Homes.

Housing Plus Group values the diversity of its communities and aims to have a workforce that is representative of this. We create inclusive environments for our people and customers where we can be our true authentic selves. We welcome applications from all sections of our community.

Join our team at Housing Plus Group, where we value your time as much as your talent. We offer flexible working options such as hybrid working and adaptable schedules, to enable you to develop your career while maintaining a great work-life balance. You can find out more about Housing Plus Group and why we are a great place to work in the About Us guide attached.

The boards of Housing Plus Group and The Wrekin Housing Group have decided to take the next steps towards a formal merger. The formal merger is expected to take place in January 2025 when all the legal and regulatory requirements have been completed, at which time The Wrekin Housing Group will become part of the new Housing Plus Group. Find out more on our merger update page.