Care Assistant (Bank)
The Guinness Partnership are looking experienced Carers to join our bank team of Care Assistants at Castle Ham Lodge in Okehampton.
You will be working in our Extra Care Service, that allows older people with a care need to live as independently as possible in their own apartment, and also as part of a community. We are on hand to provide care and support; we are proud to make a real difference to our customer’s quality of life.
As a Care Assistant with Guinness, you will be helping our customers with a variety of tasks from personal care (help with showering/dressing/toileting), meal preparation, medication household tasks, attending appointments and shopping. Whilst you are assisting with these practical tasks, you will naturally be providing companionship and emotional support.
What you need to work as a Care Assistant with Guinness:
You should have previous experience of working as a care assistant.To be comfortable supporting customers with personal care which includes toileting, bathing and dressing.
To be available to work shifts between 7am-2.30pm and 2.30pm-10pm, including some weekendsAbove all, you need a real desire to care for others and make a real difference to their quality of life.
Why work for Guinness?
Competitive pay rate of £12.04 - £12.34 per hour.A completely flexible way of working – pick up shifts when it suits you.
Free enhanced DBS
£250 unlimited staff referral scheme
Paid induction training
Being part of a friendly & dedicated team!
If you’re interested in finding out more about the key responsibilities of the role and/or to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the role profile.
The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
About Us
The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing and care services in England. Our Care & Support Service helps vulnerable people live as independently, happily, and healthily as possible, specialising in services for older people and people with learning and physical disabilities.Our aim is to improve people’s lives and create possibilities for them. We make a difference by listening and responding to our customers’ needs. We strive to be a great place to work, with employees who are passionate about what they do.
The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.