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Withens Nursing Home is a welcoming, beautifully decorated and purpose-built care home which specialises in Nursing, Residential and Dementia care for older people, and is currently seeking DayHealth Care Assistants to join our friendly team.

Responsibilities:

* Assisting residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing and feeding

* Providing physical and mental stimulation by taking part in recreational and social activities or events with residents, both individually and as a group

* Taking responsibility for the physical and emotional well-being and social needs of the residents

* Being aware and participating in the development of resident Care plans and having full awareness of any specialist support needs

* Assisting residents with mobility and support

Requirements

* A kind, caring and compassionate nature

* Passionate and keen to develop new skills

* A good listener with patience

* Flexibility, due to shift work

* Ability to communicate well, both written and verbally

* Candidates MUST have proof of right to work in the UK

Benefits

* Ongoing training and support to further your career

* A Career pathway with opportunities to get promoted; where progression to management positions are encouraged

* Full and comprehensive induction

* Wide variety of health, retail and leisure benefits via Perkbox*

* Company pension scheme*

* Paid annual leave (pro rata)*

* Refer a friend bonus*

* 2 free uniforms

* Parking available on site

Although we don’t require someone with any direct qualifications as we provide ongoing training and support, the following attributes would be preferable:

* NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (desirable but not required)

* Ability to organise efficiently and prioritise workloads whilst under pressure

* A minimum of 3 months’ experience in a care environment

Both permanent and part time positions are available.

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