We are currently recruiting for a Care Assistant and experience isn't essential. If you would like to work in health and social care and deliver the support and care our residents require, this role is perfect for you.
As one of the largest healthcare providers in the UK, it's important to us to couple great care with meaningful and enjoyable experiences.
We offer you a great range of benefits, which include:
Happy Hub - discounts across shopping, eating out, going out, and holidays suited to your lifestyle
Various shifts available
Free meals
Access to excellent training
Free onsite parking
Free uniform
NEST workplace pension contributions
Long service awards
We believe in helping our residents to live their lives as independently as possible and support them in reaching their potential, through both practical and emotional support as well as having a positive impact on their lives.
As a Care Assistant, you will be:
Delivering quality personal care to each of our residents
Supporting them with daily activities such as washing, dressing, eating, and maintaining personal hygiene
Understanding our resident's communication needs and adapting your communication to each individual, e.g., sounds, tones, body language
Providing emotional support to individuals and their families
Working with significant people in our resident's life, such as friends and family, by giving them confidence and reassurance and involving them in our resident's care
To succeed you will be:
A team player who engages well with others
Strong communicator and influencer
Energetic and hard-working
Flexible and adaptable to change
Passionate about offering superior services and want to make a difference
A glass half full person, with a sense of humour and a positive outlook
If you possess these qualities, or have worked in a retail, supermarket, warehouse, or other customer-facing environments, then no experience of working as a Care Assistant is necessary. We provide you with excellent learning, development, and support opportunities to equip you with the knowledge and skills to make a real difference in the role.
Barrington Lodge, Bishop Auckland
Barrington Lodge Care Home is found in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, in a central location close to local amenities. The team there helps enable people of all abilities to live their lives as fully and independently as possible, supported by a friendly care team.
Barrington Lodge has two units - one which cares for people living with dementia and another which supports people with physical disabilities. Residents can stay here on a permanent basis or just for short-term respite visits.
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