Care Assistant

Swan House – Winslow Buckinghamshire

Salary: £8.41/hr rising to £8.71/hr after probation period
Hours: Part Time & Full Time

Swan House is a small registered care home providing residential care for 32 older people, situated in the heart of Winslow and we are now looking for a new Care Assistant to join our team. The home offers a warm and welcoming environment and care is provided in two self-contained living areas, each with their own 24-hour staff teams.

One of these living areas is able to provide a higher level of support and is designed for older people living with dementia. The home offers daily activities for residents lead by a dedicated activity coordinator. Visitors and families can also enjoy the accessible grounds and gardens.

Our ideal Care Assistant candidate will have:

• Experience of supporting adults in a care setting or in the community.
• An awareness and understanding of high-quality home care.
• Good communication skills, patience and flexibility.
• An understanding of safeguarding and person-centred support.
• A flexible working pattern and able to do shift work.
• Alternate weekend working pattern.

Experience is desirable, however, is not essential, as we offer full training for all our Care Staff.

In return for your hard work, we are offering our Care Assistant:

• 28 days paid holiday (including bank holidays)
• Ongoing training and progression opportunities
• Thorough induction and regular support from all management and staff
• Flexible working hours
• The option to work towards qualifications in NVQ Health & Social Care level 2&3

Salary: £16,663.00 to £17,257.00 /year

Location: Winslow, Buckinghamshire (Preferred)