Job Reference:
512-TW
Application deadline:
10/01/2025
Job Description
Job title:
Care Assistant
Salary:
£12.21 per hour
Location:
The Sandford Nursing Home, Church Stretton, Shropshire
Hours:
Various hours available, permanent
We currently have a great opportunity for a twilight
Care Assistant to join our Care Plus team at The Sandford Nursing Home, Church Stretton, Shropshire on a permanent basis. Hours of work will be between 6pm - 12am (midnight) only.
The Sandford Nursing Home is a place our residents call home. It's a happy, welcoming atmosphere set amongst the Shropshire hills with luxurious accommodation and expert, nursing-led care and we're looking for caring and supportive individuals to join us. We’re looking for a dedicated professional to bring our values to life and ensure our customers receive outstanding services.
The Role
As a Care Assistant, you will work within the nursing team assisting elderly residents with normal activities of daily life promoting their independence and maintaining their dignity and respect.
You will assist residents with all aspects of everyday life this will include assisting with personal hygiene including washing and using the toilet assistance with diet and nutritional requirements as well as helping the promotion and stimulation of mental and physical activity.
Skills and experience required:
The ability to work with in a team and independently.
Previous experience in providing a quality care service for people
A commitment to delivering quality care to vulnerable adults
Excellent verbal, written and face-to-face communication skills
Caring attitude with desire to help and support others
Care home experience is advantageous but not essential
Able to commute within no more than 1 hour distance of the role location
Due to the nature of this post, the role is subject to an Enhanced with Adult Barred DBS disclosure.
What we can offer you
As well as a comprehensive induction programme and excellent learning opportunities; with mandatory and specialist training available, we can offer 5.6 weeks annual leave (pro-rata to hours worked) and Occupational Sick Pay. We also offer the option to join our contributory pension scheme, access to a dedicated Employee Healthcare Portal, eye care vouchers and a cycle to work scheme plus more. Please see our
HPG Benefits page for more information.
About us
As one of the largest providers of affordable homes and care in the area, employing almost 1,000 people, Housing Plus Group offers rewarding roles with excellent training and career development pathways delivering services that customers can trust across Staffordshire and Shropshire. Housing Plus Group companies include Care Plus, Property Plus and Severn Homes.
Housing Plus Group values the diversity of its communities and aims to have a workforce that is representative of this. We create inclusive environments for our people and customers where we can be our true authentic selves. We welcome applications from all sections of our community.
Join our team at Housing Plus Group, where we value your time as much as your talent. We offer flexible working options such as hybrid working and adaptable schedules, to enable you to develop your career while maintaining a great work-life balance. You can find out more about Housing Plus Group and why we are a great place to work in the About Us guide attached.
The boards of Housing Plus Group and The Wrekin Housing Group have decided to take the next steps towards a formal merger. The formal merger is expected to take place in January 2025 when all the legal and regulatory requirements have been completed, at which time The Wrekin Housing Group will become part of the new Housing Plus Group. Find out more on our
merger update page.
How to apply
Please apply online with your CV and cover letter. If you need any support in making your application, please email careers@housingplusgroup.co.uk
Closing date: Friday 10th January 2025 - Interviews may take place throughout the advert
We are committed to carrying out safeguarding checks with all our colleagues. These checks may vary according to the role you have applied for, please refer to the job description for this role for details.
We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
If you have not received an update within 2 working weeks of submitting your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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