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Contract Type:Full Time or Part time, PermanentIf you care for others without a second thought and are looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference and change lives for the better, then a Care Assistant role working at one of our Crosscrown Care Homes could be the right choice for you. What will you be doing? As Care Assistant you will be working as part of a dedicated team of staff who have our resident’s emotional and physical wellbeing at the core of all they do. You will show warmth, and empathy to our residents and their families; helping to promote their independence and dignity. Every day will be different, so you can expect to undertake work that’s as varied as it is rewarding. As a Care Assistant, you’ll help our residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care they deserve. You’ll assist with their daily living, encouraging their participation in meaningful activities as well as providing support and companionship. What experience do you need? Due to our strong training team, you do not need to have previous care experience. All we ask for is someone who is compassionate, has a can-do approach and excellent communication skills. Above all, you’ll be passionate about ensuring our residents have received the best care possible. There are career development opportunities, with a range of courses that will see you grow and succeed, including the opportunity to enroll on an Apprenticeship in Health and Social Care. If you have the aspiration, capability and dedication, we can give you the support and opportunities to help you achieve your goals. Where you will be working You will be working at one of our Crosscrown Care Homes in Rugby area. Reporting to the Registered Manager, you will join a supportive team that is committed to empowering recovery and encouraging independence within a residential or nursing environment. The shift patterns include working weekdays and weekends a mix shift pattern of mornings , afternoons or long days. Responsibilities: Assist service users with personal care tasks, such as bathing, grooming, and dressing/ Provide companionship and emotional support to service users/ Assist with meal preparation and eating/ Assist with light housekeeping duties/ Escort clients to appointments and outings/ Monitor and report any changes in client’s condition to the appropriate healthcare professionals/ Maintain accurate documentation of care provided Requirements: Previous experience in home care or a care home setting is preferred, but not essential/ Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing/ Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with service users/ Basic IT skills for documentation purposes What benefits you will get: Competitive rates of pay Enhanced rates of pay for bank holidays Enhanced rates of pay for overtime 5.6 weeks annual leave Free parking Induction training & refresher training Free uniform Employee referral program - Bonus Health Assure Employee Program Career development and training, apprentice enrollment Employee referral program - Bonus Mental health first aiders Employment will be subject to satisfactory references, right to work checks and a Disclosure and Barring Service check. If the role involves regulated activity with children or adults at risk, your employment will be subject to an Enhanced level DBS check prior to commencement date Please note we donotoffer sponsorship, and we areunableto offer roles to applicants who are in sponsored employment elsewhere. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 Pandemic, we have had processes in place to protect all of those in our care, as the health and welfare of our residents continues to be our highest priority. We're regularly testing our staff and residents We have robust cleaning and infection control processes We have good supplies of PPE We have pre-booked visiting (indoors and outdoors) We're welcoming new residentsWe understand that many families may be concerned about supporting a loved one's move into a care home during the COVID-19 pandemic, and we would like to reassure you that we're working differently so that we can welcome new residents safely, provide safe visits for loved ones and protect those who live with us. We never forget that the day-to-day well-being of our residents remains at the forefront of everything we do, and we want the residents in our homes to feel comfortable, happy and fulfilled. We encourage you to contact the home you are interested in through the 'Contact Us' page or by telephone. Our staff will be happy to help you and answer any questions or concerns you might have. Safe visitingWe are delighted that changes to government guidance now allows our residents unlimited visitors who can enter our homes for pre-booked visits. Some precautions remain in place, including the wearing of PPE, hand hygiene and screening. Our homes will be able to provide you with more information about the arrangements for these visits.#J-18808-Ljbffr