Position Overview & Specifications

About The Role

The Home provides both residential and dementia care in separate areas of the Home. The facilities include a residents pub, hair and beauty salon’s, sweet shop, cinema, bowls green and large gardens. Louth Manor is currently recruiting for Care Assistants (Days) £11 per hour (£11.10 with NVQ2) Free DBS check This role will include some weekend work The role of a Care Assistant is to ensure the needs of the residents are met in a person-centred way that respects their dignity and promotes independence. It is essential that all our staff are:
  • Flexible, caring and compassionate.
  • Positive, self-motivated and organised.
  • Willing to undertake any training necessary to develop skills and competency relevant to the role.
  • Sensitive to the needs of others.
  • An active team player and must be able to work on own initiative.
  • Possess good communication skills with colleagues and residents.
Overview of Job Description:
  • To provide personal care and support to residents with a wide range of health care needs, illnesses and disabilities, all of which are available in their care plan for staff to follow
  • Serve and assist with drinks and snacks if required through the day.
  • Make and change beds; tidy rooms along with some light cleaning to ensure resident comfort and maintain the appearance of their home.
  • To maintain accurate documentation with regards to the care and support given to our residents.
  • To act as an advocate to the residents and communicate their needs and wishes when required to senior members of staff
In return the company will offer you:
  • Competitive rates of pay (increased rate if an NVQ2 in Health and Social Care is held)
  • Free enhanced DBS check
  • Free Uniform
  • Fully comprehensive training and development support from our In house trainer
  • Bonus for working over Christmas
  • Career Progression
  • Staff recognition awards
  • Rewards App
  • Health Scheme
  • Working with a fantastic team of friendly, supportive, like-minded individuals
Whilst experience is preferred, training and support is provided to a very high standard if the applicant demonstrates all the qualities we feel are essential to fulfil this role, such as having a positive and caring attitude Salary: £11 Per hour regardless of age. £11.10 per hour with NVQ/Diploma level 2 in Health & Social Care Yorkare Homes is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer Unfortunately Yorkare Homes do not currently have a sponsorship license and therefore cannot support overseas applications