Job Overview:
Join the dedicated and compassionate team at Oak Springs Care Home, a luxury, purpose-built residential care facility in Wavertree. Oak Springs is committed to delivering the highest standards of care, specializing in residential, respite, and dementia support for older adults. This is a part-time role with a work pattern of 22 hours per week, including alternate weekend working.
Important Note: This role is not suitable for applicants with a 20-hour student visa work restriction or those requiring visa sponsorship.
Your Role as a Care Assistant:
As a Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring residents receive the highest quality of care while promoting their independence, dignity, and individuality. Your responsibilities will include:
- Delivering Personalized Care: Assisting residents with daily routines, including personal hygiene, dressing, meals, and mobility, while respecting their preferences and dignity.
- Fostering Emotional Well-Being: Building meaningful relationships, providing emotional support, and creating a welcoming and comforting atmosphere for residents and their families.
- Encouraging Engagement: Supporting residents in pursuing hobbies, social activities, and sensory engagement tailored to their interests and abilities.
- Maintaining High Standards: Ensuring cleanliness, safety, and a positive environment while adhering to all regulatory and organizational standards.
- Team Collaboration: Working closely with colleagues to ensure seamless care delivery and promptly addressing any changes in residents’ needs or concerns.
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What We’re Looking For:
We are seeking compassionate and enthusiastic individuals who have a genuine desire to improve the lives of others. The ideal candidate will have:
- A positive and empathetic attitude.
- Flexibility and reliability to work shifts, including weekends, as part of a rota.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills to build trusting relationships with residents, families, and colleagues.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to continuous learning.
Experience:
Experience in health and social care is highly desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.
Benefits:
Sandstone employees enjoy a range of benefits:
- Free uniform and free DBS checks.
- Free meals if working over an 8-hour shift.
- Discounts with retailers like Asda, Costa, and Argos.
- A pension scheme to help you plan for your retirement.
- A free well-being program to support your physical and mental health.
- An employee recognition scheme that rewards great work.
- In-house training and opportunities for career advancement.
- Flexible pay options are available via ‘WAGESTREAM’.
- Overtime is paid for working over full-time hours.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We embrace diversity within each service, as we think it is important that the social care workforce represents the people it serves.
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