Care Assistant

Care Assistant The Chestnuts Residential Home Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Salary: £8.41/hr rising to £8.71/hr after probation period (£16,663.00 to £17,257.00 /year) Hours: Part time /Full time / Day and Night hours are available The Chestnuts is a modern, purpose-built registered care home in Aylesbury for 64 older people. The home can accommodate and support up to 32 residents with a higher level of support needs, specifically those living with dementia and we are now looking for new Care Assistant to join our team. The home provides a welcoming and social environment where they can choose to participate in a range of activities and events. The spacious lounges are perfect for residents to sit and relax, socialise or watch television. We also have 2 dementia units and the grounds and gardens are accessible for residents and visitors alike. Our ideal Care Assistant candidate will have: - Experience of supporting adults in a care setting or in the community. - An awareness and understanding of high quality home care. - Good communication skills, patience and flexibility. - An understanding of safeguarding and person-centred support. - A flexible working pattern and able to do shift work. - Alternate weekend working pattern.Experience is desirable, however, is not essential, as we offer full training for all of our Care Staff. In return for your hard work as a Care Assistant, we are offering: - 28 days paid holiday (including bank holidays) - Ongoing training and progression opportunities - Thorough induction and regular support from all management and staff. - Flexible working hours - The option to work towards qualifications in NVQ Health & Social Care level 2&3Salary: £16,663.00 to £17,257.00 /year