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Bank Care Assistant Care and Support - La Fontana Care Home Contract: Bank Salary: 12.21 Per Hour Shift Type: Mixed - Days & Nights Contracted hours: 0 La Fontana Dementia Nursing Home is nestled on the outskirts of Martock, surrounded by the stunning Somerset countryside. This innovative, purpose-built home provides specialist Dementia and Nursing care for up to 76 residents. At our home, youll be a key person responsible in helping us achieve an excellent standard of care to our residents - Youll be an integral part of our care team to promote the values and ethos of our home. As a Care Assistant, youll play a vital role in our close-knit care team, ensuring our residents receive exceptional care and support. Youll help them with their daily routines, promote independence, and ensure their overall health and happiness are prioritized every day. What Youll Do Empower Independence: Assist residents with their daily routines, from getting dressed to staying active, while encouraging them to make positive choices and remain as independent as possible. Personalized Care: Follow and support each residents personalized care plan, providing hands-on help and thoughtful attention to their individual needs. Health and Wellbeing: Keep a close eye on residents health, communicating any concerns to the Nurse or Clinical Deputy Manager, and helping with calls to relatives or healthcare professionals. Champion Dignity: Uphold the dignity and respect of each resident, ensuring they feel valued and cared for in every interaction. Social Support: Encourage social interactions among residents and with staff, creating a warm and welcoming environment. Safety and Comfort: Work with housekeepers to maintain clean, safe, and comfortable living spaces, and respond quickly to emergencies or call bells. Nutritional Support: Assist residents who need extra help with eating and drinking, ensuring their nutritional needs are met. Spread Smiles: Above all, bring joy to our residents lives and make them smile every day. About You Qualifications: SVQ/NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care is preferred. Experience: At least 6 months experience in a similar setting. Passion: Youre genuinely interested in caring for the elderly and committed to delivering excellent service. Values: You bring integrity, respect, and a strong sense of teamwork to everything you do. Our care home is part of Care Concern Group; a market leading, family-owned care group operating close to 80 homes across the UK. We are passionate about creating fantastic care homes for our residents to live in and a supportive and fun environment for our team to work in. If youre ready to bring your dedication and passion for care to a role where you can truly make a difference, wed love to hear from you! Submit your CV to our recruitment team and take the next step in your rewarding career as a Care Assistant. Contract Details Pension (subject to auto-enrolment conditions) On-site Parking Uniform Provided Paid Annual Leave