Care Assistant

Location

Newton Abbot, Devon | United Kingdom

Job description

Are you caring, respectful, and dedicated to improving the lives of others?

We are looking for Care Assistants to join our friendly, welcoming team at Haydon Court in Newton Abbot.

What is typical day like as Care Assistant with Guinness?

When you are supporting people, no two days are ever the same! Our customers live in their own flat and have dedicated time for us to give them the support that they need.

You will be doing things like helping our customers to get up and ready for the day ahead, providing personal care, assisting with medications, preparing meals, making sure their flat is clean, tidy, and safe. Whilst completing these practical tasks, you will be providing important companionship and emotional support.

What do you need to be a Care Assistant?

• You should be able to demonstrate our care values: Caring , Accountable , Respectful , Ethical and Dedicated .
• You should be comfortable providing personal care (washing, showering, toileting, etc).
• Experience is not essential as we provide comprehensive training and shadowing.
• You will need to be able to work shifts between 7am to 2pm and 2pm and 10pm on a rota basis, including alternate weekends (both days).

Why work for Guinness?

• Competitive salary from £23,023 to £23,656 per annum.
• Salary based on 40 hours, equivalent to £11.03 - £11.33 per hour .
• Permanent, contracted part time hours with extra hours often available.
• Helping to save for your future - up to 9% contribution towards your pension on a matched basis & life assurance.
• £250 unlimited staff referral scheme
• Company sick pay after a qualifying period
• Free enhanced DBS
• Lifestyle benefits portal including cycle to work scheme and fantastic discounts at supermarkets and many other shops, on-line retailers & leisure activities.
• Fully paid induction training programme, RQF/NVQ qualifications and on-going training
• Employee Assistance Programme, plus more!

If you are looking for a rewarding career, we would love to hear from you, click APPLY now!

Please note: We are not currently offering any kind of sponsorship for this role.

About Us

The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing and care services in England. We build and manage homes and provide housing services for around 140,000 customers nationwide. Our vision is to deliver great service, provide great homes, to be a great business and to be a great place to work. Because everything we do is about our customers, our communities and our people, any profit we make is re-invested in new and existing homes and improving services.

The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

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Salary

£11.03 - £11.33 per hour