Care Assistants at "AVANTA CARE LTD" in UK

Job description
If you’re passionate about providing the very best care in a residential/nursing care home setting, consider a move to Avanta Care. We provide expert nursing, dementia, residential and specialist care to around 20,000 people in over 250 UK homes. Our aim?To help each and every one of them to live longer, healthier and happier lives. Right now, we’re looking for enthusiastic and committed Care Assistants to join the team at our care homes.

What you’ll be doing
- As a Key Worker under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, taking responsibility for the physical and emotional well being and social needs of our residents
- Assisting residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing and assisting with meals
- Providing physical and mental stimulation by taking part in recreational and social activities with residents, both individually and as a group
- Helping to maintain accurate records, undertaking ongoing training and getting involved in welcoming and training new staff
- Generally promoting our residents’ independence, choice, dignity and respect by delivering the very best standards of care

What you’ll need
- Ideally, some experience in a care environment although this is not as essential as full training will be provided.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a dedicated team
- A respectful, courteous and compassionate nature and a willingness to undertake any aspects of care or non-care duties
- A belief in giving your personal best at all times and striving for continuous improvement

What we’ll offer you in return
- Employed by Avanta Care Ltd. Statutory payments included
- A competitive salary starting with 7.02£/hour up to 7.52£/hour
- 35 hours/week guaranteed with the possibilities for extra hours
- Comprehensive adult social care training given to all staff
- Accommodation and food provided during training
- DBS Check provided
- Comprehensive induction and on-going training and development
- Provided with Enhanced DBS Check, uniform and insurance cover for work.
- Nationwide placement opportunities
- 28 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays
- Guaranteed placements from a trustworthy and reliable company

We expect you to send your application at corina@avantacare.com