Care Assistant (Days) - Residential Care Home

Role Overview & Responsibilities

We are looking for caring, enthusiastic and passionate care assistants to join our expanding team here at The Old Vicarage in Bolton.

Shift Times (Allocated on a weekly rota basis, dependent on contracted hours)

• Day Shift Hrs: 08:00 - 14:00, 14:00 - 21:00, 08:00 - 21:00

You will be required to attend, assist, and deliver personal care to residents, clean communal areas and assist with laundry duties as required. You will need to be able to perform within a team but also at times use your own initiative to complete tasks.

Benefits

• Holiday pay – up to 5.6 weeks per year
• Nest Pension scheme
• Free uniform
• Free Care Certificate Training
• Paid e-Learning training through our Social Care training system
• Ongoing professional training & career progression opportunities to complete NVQ training
• Free mental wellbeing support 24/7
• Discretionary Bonus's
• Up to £10.90 per hour (based on £10.70 per hour plus £0.20p per hour Day Shift Attendance Bonus)

Ideal candidates will have:

• A kind personality, be reliable and presentable
• At least 1 year experience providing care to the elderly within a similar environment
• Attained or are willing to attain an NVQ2 / Diploma Level 2 in Heath & Social Care

Please note:

• We have a no smoking policy within the home and grounds.
• All job offers are subject to acceptable reference and enhanced DBS checks.
• Applications will only be considered from applicants currently living within the UK.

About Us
Our care homes are tastefully furnished to a high standard using a blend of modern and traditional décor. The atmosphere throughout our care homes is one of a welcoming, caring family environment. Further details about The Old Vicarage can be found at www.macdonaldcare.co.uk

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £10.90 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift

Application question(s):

• Which post code area will you travel to work from and how will you travel to work ?

Experience:

• Elderly care: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• NVQ / Diploma level 2 Health and Social Care (preferred)

Work Location: In person