Care Assistant
About the Company
Quantum Care is an award-winning not-for-profit provider offering a range of services for older people in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Essex. We pride ourselves on making a real difference to the lives of all the residents we care for in our homes.
Why should I apply for this Care Assistant job?
Weekend Rate: £12.90 - £13.80Care Professional Academy Rewards include:
- Herts Rewards (Vivup)
- XO Student Discount
- Access to the NUS Student Card - usually exclusive to university students!
- Care Professional Rewards: Discount codes, cashback and savings on over 800 UK retailers including Sainsbury’s, Argos, Boots, Marks & Spencer, Tesco, John Lewis/Waitrose, Apple, Pizza Hut and many more.
- Discounts on travel including bus ticket discounts, reduced servicing, and car leasing.
And a lot more...
We would love to have you in our team and in return we will provide the following rewards & benefits:- Competitive salaries with weekend enhancements
- Career development opportunities & recognition of career milestones
- First class in-house training provided from day one
- Free Employee Assistance Programme: Providing 24/7 assistance to help balance work, family and life.
- Company pension scheme & optional salary death in service benefit (after 1 year)
- Free DBS and uniform
- Access to retail offers
- Refer a friend scheme of £500 per referral
**Terms and conditions apply to all benefits
This is a great opportunity to join a well-established organisation that offers great career progression.
What does this Care Assistant job involve?Hours of Work:37 Hours Per Week - Shifts: 07:30 - 15:30 / 15:30 - 21:30
- To provide Quality care by attending to residents' physical and personal needs including washing, dressing, bathing, toileting, feeding and any other personal needs.
- To listen to and respect the individual's rights to privacy and dignity at all times.
- To help each individual overcome any anxieties and to enjoy the facilities of the Home whilst retaining as much of their own independence as possible.
Am I the right person for this Care Assistant job?
Values you must have:
- You will have excellent communication skills.
- You will be approachable, observant, patient and reliable. You will be a great team player and be able to liaise with your colleagues when working together.
- You will need to be able to provide a relaxed, safe environment for our residents and you will have very good listening skills. You will be concise, accurate and clear when completing daily records.
- You must be caring, trustworthy, reliable, conscientious, patient, kind and observant.
- No experience required, all training will be provided.
- You must be aged 18 years or over.
We welcome applications from people around the world who can work in the UK permanently or for a limited time. We need to make sure that our candidates have the right to work in the country as we’re not able to employ them otherwise. We are not able to offer sponsorship.