Overview

Care Assistant - The CrossingsWe currently have an opportunity for a part time (22.5 hours per week) Care Assistant to work within our registered care home, The Crossings (in Wendover), where we support people with learning and physical disabilities.Working as part of a dedicated team, you will support service users with their day to day needs to enable individuals to lead independent and fulfilling lives. This will involve assisting individuals with:personal care needsmealtimes and social activitiesday trips outattending appointments and maintaining their health and well-beingpromoting skills and involvement including shopping and domestic tasks such as cooking and cleaningsupport in any other areas of their daily living.As a care assistant, you''ll follow agreed support plans and risk assessments to ensure that we are providing a highly effective service that meets each individual''s needs, supports their aspirations and maximises their independence.

About You

You''ll be a caring and enthusiastic individual with a `can-do` attitude, who is driven by the desire to make a difference and have the ability to recognise and understanding the needs of vulnerable adults with learning disabilities. Desired qualities will include:Effective communicator using different methods according to the complex needs of those in your care.Previous experience as a care assistant is desirable but not essential.Ability to work shifts as part of a rota system, including some weekend and bank holiday workingTeamwork and flexibility are key to the success of the services we provide, as is a clear commitment to equality and diversityIt is essential that you have a full UK driving licence and are happy to do sleep-ins. (an allowance for £52.78 per sleep in is paid)

Benefits

In return for your hard work and commitment, we offer a benefits package which includes:Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service£14,742paMonthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salaryAnnual salary and cost of living reviewCommitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to WellbeingOngoing professional development and support to deliver outstanding supportWorkplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salaryEmployee assistance helplineMileage paid for car usageFully paid DBSPlease note that we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis and therefore we may close the vacancy early. Interested applicants are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure they are considered.Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS and references.We are an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer.

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