Health Care Assistant/Support Worker

Healthcare AssistantCowbridge Care HomeLostwithiel, Cornwall

Looking for more purpose in life, are you wanting more than your average 9-5 desk job, where you can walk away knowing you have made a real difference to someone life positively? Becoming a Care Assistant may be the perfect career move for you. Whether you have previous experience or not, we have a friendly and supportive team who cant wait to meet you and welcome you into the

• Completive pay rates
• Enhancements paid for weekend – (time and a quarter)
• Enhancements paid for bank holidays – (double time)
• Career pathway, supported by training and development opportunities
• Opportunity to work with a progressive and forward-thinking organisation
• £500 Refer a Friend Scheme
• Reward and Recognition Scheme

• The role of the Health Care Assistant is helping our residents to live full, happy and healthy lives, by delivering person centred care, meaningful activities, support and companionship; helping residents to enjoy each day by making sure they receive the quality care, support and opportunities for fulfilment that they deserve.

Requirements

• 16 years +
• Kind, caring and compassionate in nature
• Enthusiastic and committed to making a positive contribution to the people who we care for.
• Highly motivated and driven to achieve high standards
• Ability to communicate and interact well with residents and others
• Experience in health and social care
• Care Certificate or NVQ level 2 or above in Health and Social Care

• 07:00-13:00
• 13:00-19:00
• 07:00-19:00

• £10.42 per hour – until you have completed your Care Certificate (Cowbridge will support you to achieve expected 6-12 weeks)
• £11.00 per hour – Care Certificate/NVQ Diploma in Health and Social Care
• £13.03 - 13.75 per hour on Weekends – Time and a quarter
• £20.84 - £22.00 per hour on Bank Holidays – Double time

Additional Information

• A full job description available on request.
• To find out more, please call 0330 20 20 609 for an informal chat
• We are unable to support or provide accommodation or sponsorships

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 24-36 per week

Salary: £11.00-£22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Loyalty bonus
• Performance bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lostwithiel: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Care home: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: CB HCA