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Care Assistants

We currently have a great opportunity for a Care Assistant to join our Care Plus team at The Sandford Nursing Home, Church Stretton, Shropshire on a permanent basis. Various part-time and full-time day and night shifts are available.

The Sandford Nursing Home is a place our residents call home. It's a happy, welcoming atmosphere set amongst the Shropshire hills with luxurious accommodation and expert, nursing-led care and we're looking for caring and supportive individuals to join us. We’re looking for a dedicated professional to bring our values to life and ensure our customers receive outstanding services.

The Role

As a Care Assistant, you will work within the nursing team assisting elderly residents with normal activities of daily life promoting their independence and maintaining their dignity and respect.

You will assist residents with all aspects of everyday life this will include assisting with personal hygiene including washing and using the toilet assistance with diet and nutritional requirements as well as helping the promotion and stimulation of mental and physical activity.

Skills and experience required:

* The ability to work with in a team and independently.

* Previous experience in providing a quality care service for people

* A commitment to delivering quality care to vulnerable adults

* Excellent verbal, written and face-to-face communication skills

* Caring attitude with desire to help and support others

* Care home experience is advantageous but not essential

* Able to commute within no more than 1 hour distance of the role location

Due to the nature of this post, the role is subject to an Enhanced with Adult Barred DBS disclosure.

What we can offer you

As well as a comprehensive induction programme and excellent learning opportunities; with mandatory and specialist training available, we can offer 5.6 weeks annual leave (pro-rata to hours worked) and Occupational Sick Pay. We also offer the option to join our contributory pension scheme, access to a dedicated Employee Healthcare Portal, eye care vouchers and a cycle to work scheme plus more.

About us

As one of the largest providers of affordable homes and care in the area, employing almost 1,000 people, Housing Plus Group offers rewarding roles with excellent training and career development pathways delivering services that customers can trust across Staffordshire and Shropshire. Housing Plus Group companies include Care Plus, Property Plus and Severn Homes.

Housing Plus Group values the diversity of its communities and aims to have a workforce that is representative of this. We create inclusive environments for our people and customers where we can be our true authentic selves. We welcome applications from all sections of our community.

Join our team at Housing Plus Group, where we value your time as much as your talent. We offer flexible working options such as hybrid working and adaptable schedules, to enable you to develop your career while maintaining a great work-life balance.

If this sounds like you, please apply now!

Our reference: SE3775

Vacancy: Care Assistants

Location: Church Stretton, Shropshire

Hours: Various hours available, permanent (Day and Night shifts available)

Salary: £11.60 per hour

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