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DAY Care Assistant - Female Only

Southport

Full-Time, Part-Time

Immediately

Job Description

We are looking for a Care Assistant to join our team at Birch Abbey Nursing Home, Alexandra Road, Southport. Working DAYS - 8am - 8pm with alternate weekend availability required. Full time or part time contracts available.

Please note – There is a genuine occupational requirement as to why Female only applicants are needed, as you will be supporting females.

Birch Abbey is a nursing home catering for up to 60 residents. The home specialises in dementia care, and our aim is to ensure all our residents feel as comfortable as possible. Our homes promote independence, dignity, and respect through positive risk taking and empowerment.

About the Role:

As a Care Assistant, you will assist other staff in the running of the home and maintain high standards of care and service towards service users, relatives, visitors, and other members of staff. You will be providing a range of personal and practical care to our residents.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Demonstrate compassion and empathy in your approach to caring for older people, either through previous roles in social care or in other roles.
  • Be self-motivated, resilient, and well-organised.
  • Be dependable, able to work well under pressure, and flexible to meet the needs of the residents and the home.

Skills and Experience:

  • Caring and sensitive to the needs of others.
  • Committed to providing service excellence.
  • Able to communicate effectively.
  • Able to provide emotional and social support.
  • Committed to providing a high standard of care, promoting dignity and respect.
  • NVQ Level 2 in health and social care is desirable but not essential.

In return we offer:

  • Four weekly pay.
  • 28 days annual leave (pro rata).
  • Free parking.
  • Cost of DBS Check.
  • Comprehensive induction.
  • On-going training and development with the Dovehaven Training Academy.
  • Uniform provided.
  • Paid breaks.

As part of our recruitment process, you will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check. If you feel you have the right values for our family-run company, you will be supported by a programme of induction, training, and development throughout your career with us.

Job Requirements

Work permit in United Kingdom: Required

English language skill: Intermediate (B1)

Driver's license: Not required

Suitable Qualifications

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