About this role
Care Assistant
The Chestnuts Residential Home Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Salary: £8.41/hr rising to £8.71/hr after probation period (£16,663.00 to £17,257.00 /year)
Hours: Part time /Full time / Day and Night hours are available
The Chestnuts is a modern, purpose-built registered care home in Aylesbury for 64 older people. The home can accommodate and support up to 32 residents with a higher level of support needs, specifically those living with dementia and we are now looking for new Care Assistant to join our team.
The home provides a welcoming and social environment where they can choose to participate in a range of activities and events. The spacious lounges are perfect for residents to sit and relax, socialise or watch television. We also have 2 dementia units and the grounds and gardens are accessible for residents and visitors alike.
Our ideal Care Assistant candidate will have:
Experience of supporting adults in a care setting or in the community.An awareness and understanding of high quality home care.Good communication skills, patience and flexibility.An understanding of safeguarding and person-centred support.A flexible working pattern and able to do shift work.Alternate weekend working pattern.Experience is desirable, however, is not essential, as we offer full training for all of our Care Staff.
In return for your hard work as a Care Assistant, we are offering:
28 days paid holiday (including bank holidays)Ongoing training and progression opportunitiesThorough induction and regular support from all management and staff.Flexible working hoursThe option to work towards qualifications in NVQ Health & Social Care level 2&3Salary: £16,663.00 to £17,257.00 /year