Care Assistant

Care Assistant - Required at Birkin Lodge Nursing Home in Tunbridge Wells, Part of the Country Court Family

Hours: Days, 44 Hours per week available, working weekends on rota (Shift Times 0730 to 1930)

Located in Tunbridge Wells & just 10 minutes from the train station, Birkin Lodge Nursing Home offers compassionate family-led nursing & residential care. Led by the manager the staff create an environment for the residents where they feel comfortable & safe.

JOINING THE COUNTRY COURT CARE FAMILY

We’re proud to be a family run business that’s grown over the years to a family of 2,300+ employees and over 35 care homes. We’re passionate about providing 5* care to our residents. From bistros to pubs and cinema rooms to spas – we’ve created extraordinary care homes so we’re looking for extraordinary people to join our team!

ABOUT THE CARE ASSISTANT ROLE

Within the Care Assistant role, you can really make a difference to our residents’ lives. Your responsibilities will include:

• Helping our residents with personal support and care
• Aiding their emotional well-being and social needs
• Serving meals/drinks and assisted feeding
• Interacting with our residents on a personal level
• Maintaining and developing the residents care plan to ensure their needs are met

ABOUT YOU

Our fantastic staff are at the heart of our homes & provide vital day-to-day support to our residents, so we would love to hear from those who really do want to make a difference to people’s lives.

• Be no stranger to working long shifts
• Have good written & verbal communication skills
• Able to engage well with the residents and their families
• Have an understanding of people with Dementia.
• Experience as a Care Assistant is preferred but not essential
• Have an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social care or be willing to work towards this.

IN RETURN

You’ll be joining a family business and will benefit from our generous range of benefits which include:

• 28 days holiday (FTE) (including bank holidays)
• Annual pay reviews, pension contributions & enhanced bank holiday rates
• Supportive and bespoke Induction Training Programmes, ongoing training and development and nationally recognised qualifications*
• Refer a friend or resident bonus scheme*
• Pension Contributions & a range of excellent discounts for shops, restaurants, days out & more.
• Annual Staff Awards Programme across all our Homes celebrating our great staff

• Subject to Terms and Conditions

Click the Apply Button Now! -If the Care Assistant sounds like a job for you, we would like to hear from you.

PLEASE NOTE:

All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence.

We are no longer accepting overseas applications for sponsorship.

Covid Safety
We operate COVID secure homes and have strict procedures in place to ensure the safety of all residents and staff. This includes regular Covid & temperature testing and wearing appropriate PPE, including a face mask to be worn at all times whilst on shift, unless medically exempt.

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