Care Assistant

Care Assistant − Bupa Care Homes

£Competitive + excellent benefits

Godden Lodge is a modern, purpose-built home that has recently been extended and extensively refurbished has the capacity for 133 beds. It is situated in a residential area of Thundersley, in Benfleet.

Godden Lodge provides the highest standards of residential care, nursing, residential dementia care, nursing dementia care and convalescence. Palliative care and respite are offered along with specialist care for those with Parkinson's disease.

If you're passionate about providing the very best care in a residential care home setting, consider a move to Bupa Care Homes. We provide expert nursing, dementia, residential and specialist care to around 18,000 people in over 300 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 an enthusiastic and committed Care Assistant to join the team at our care home in {Sidcup, Kent. Abbotsleigh Mews comprises four purpose-built houses providing nursing and residential car, as well as residential and nursing dementia care.} Whether providing long or short-term care that includes convalescence, respite and palliative care, our focus is on providing the highest quality service at all times. Is yours?

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 feeding

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 and an NVQ1 in Care, although this is not as essential as your genuine desire to develop a career in this field

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

-A competitive salary

-Bupa Fit which is a staff health benefit

-Cycle to Work Scheme

-Bupa Cash Plan discounts

-We cover the cost of your DBS Check (£44)

-Comprehensive induction and on-going training and development

-Competitive staff benefits such as weekly offers and discounts

-Hot meal provided

-Uniform provided

-Stakeholder pension and life assurance scheme available

-20 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays

Who we are

Bupa Care Homes provides expert nursing, dementia, residential and specialist care to almost 18,000 people in over 300 UK homes. Our purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives.

Passionate about making lives better, every decision we make is because we care. It's why we inspire and support our carers to put our residents' wellbeing at the heart of everything they do.

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