Full Time and Part Time Care Assistants - Frenchay House
AbleCare Homes
Bristol, SW
We are looking for a caring and reliable individuals to work in Frenchay House, our care home for elderly people, some with dementia.
We are looking for someone to work as part of a team to maintain the personal care needs of residents, respecting the dignity of the individual and promoting independence with a person-centred approach. We are not looking for qualifications necessarily, we need you to always see the best in people, be relaxed and go with the flow, and we can teach you the rest. Caring for people is a rewarding and a fulfilling career. We are looking for someone who is open and caring, who can make a difference to peoples’ lives, who realises the importance of comfort and closeness.
JOB ROLE:
- Personal care
- Medication administering (full training given first)
- Household tasks, including laundry
- Promoting independence
- Focus on family atmosphere amongst all residents, families, friends and staff
- Accurate and detailed record keeping
- Confidentiality
- Follow company policies and procedures
WE OFFER:
- Competitive pay.
- Enhanced rate of pay for applicants with NVQ2 or 3 or equivalent qualification.
- Subsidised DBS check, full payment returned after three months of employment.
- Guaranteed hours.
- Special bank holiday rates.
- Paid holidays.
- Subsidised staff uniform.
- Paid to attend comprehensive induction training.
- Paid to attend comprehensive training in all aspects of care and re-fresher courses throughout your employment.
- Option to join additional training courses including Level 2 diplomas.
- Regular paid staff meetings throughout the year. We value your input and listen to your ideas.
- Regular paid supervisions throughout the year to support your development and for you to discuss any concerns or areas you would like more support with.
- Free confidential counsellor to hand whenever needed, whether for personal or work-related issues.
- Free confidential employee stress helpline available 24/7.
- Supportive, friendly, family atmosphere to work in.
- Meals provided for staff dining together with residents.
- Employee of the Week scheme.
- Recognition for staff who go the extra mile, regularly put forward for regional and national awards.
HOURS OF WORK:
Various shifts:
Full or Part time.
Contact us today for more information and to request your application form. Please call the Home Manager
Karin on 0117 956 7611.
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About the Company
AbleCare Homes
Our History
AbleCare Homes is a South West, Bristol based family run residential care home company set up in 1983. Since then the company has expanded around the South West and Bristol and now offers the choice of six professionally run care homes.
Thanks to the dedication and hard work of those involved at all levels from Managers to Care Assistants and Domestic and Ancillary Staff we are a multi-award winning organisation. It is our main aim to provide individually tailored care to suit the needs of each resident and non resident alike.
AbleCare Homes is run by the principle that every resident has the right to freedom and choice over how they want to live their lives. They are entitled to live with as much independence as is possible, and always with dignity. We always care for our residents in a considerate and courteous manner and support them to participate in the decision making processes around the elderly care services that they receive.