Job of the Week: Care Assistant, Kings Manor Care Home, Ottery St Mary

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Care Assistant, Kings Manor Care Home, Ottery St Mary .

As a Healthcare Assistant for Maria Mallaband Care Group, we ask for you to care for our residents like they are your own family, caring for their physical, psychological and social needs. The work involves assisting residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing and meals. We would love to hear from you if you have previously worked as a Care Assistant, Care Giver, Homecare Worker or Community Support Worker, but, as we provide full training, we also welcome applications from candidates who do not have previous experience including apprentice carers.

We offer our care staff flexible hours on full-time or part-time basis over the seven-day week to offer a good work-life balance.

About you:

Above all, we're looking for kind and caring people who want a job where they can really make a difference to people's lives. You'll also need:

• Qualifications in Care is desirable but not essential. (Level 2, 3, 4 and so on) As training and support will be offered.
• Previous experience working in a Care Home environment is desirable but not essential.
• A committed and organised approach.
• A confident communicator with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible to work shifts.

In return for all of this you will receive a competitive salary package plus:

• Training support and development opportunities
• 5.6 weeks annual leave
• Fully funded training
• Nurse and carer referral scheme
• Rewards for 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years of service
• Annual staff recognition through MMCG Care Awards
• Simply Health cover after one year of service, inc. cashback on medical and dental expenses

Please note that Maria Mallaband Care Group's main priority is the welfare and wellbeing of its residents and staff. We have therefore adopted a Group wide policy across all our Homes requiring all new staff to confirm they are willing to receive a Covid-19 vaccination. We are happy to answer any queries any applicant might have about this policy.

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