Care Assistant

Care Assistant

Acacia Lodge Care Home, RG9 1EY

Hours per week: 44 and Bank available

The Role

As a Care Assistant, you will be responsible for providing the highest standards of person-centred care to our residents whilst maintaining dignity, respect and wellbeing. You will support our residents to live as independently as possible in a friendly and homely environment.

Previous experience within the Care sector is not essential as we are committed to providing full comprehensive training along with support and development with ongoing training and leadership across all areas.  

Only applications with the right to work in the UK may apply. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

About Us

Acacia Lodge Care Home is part of the Future Care Group – a leading provider of high-quality care homes, dedicated to creating unique settings and delivering outstanding care. Our mission is to enable people to have an independent future supported by individuals who live and breathe our core values.

We are looking for someone who shares our values and our vision. A caring heart and "Can do" attitude who has a creative flair, embraces challenges and finds solutions.

Rewards and Benefits:

• Employee Benefit Package – great savings, discounts, and rewards, including discounts at major supermarkets, High Street Stores, Cinemas and many more.
• Mental health support via our Employee Assistance Programme - a free and totally confidential health & wellbeing resource, offering a personalised programme that suits YOU
• Employee Recognition Awards – celebrating our loyal employees everyday
• Refer a friend bonus
• Free DBS
• Free onsite parking
• Full training and Induction programme for all staff
• Working with Buddy and Mentor experience
• Fully funded apprenticeship programme available with opportunity to develop your career
• Free hot meal on shift

Job Requirements

As a Care Assistant, you will:

• Be a kind, compassionate and friendly individual and have a genuine interest in caring for the elderly
• Have effective communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Have the ability to stay calm under pressure
• Be flexible and willing to work shifts (to include weekends)