Job title: Care Assistant.

Job description:
Cedars Care Home - Southend, Essex Cedars Care Homes philosophy is to create a secure, relaxed happy and homely atmosphere for the residents to live in and for the staff to work in. We specialise in providing quality residential care for the elderly.  Cedars Care Home is part of the Candford Healthcare group of Homes. It is our aim to preserve the self-respect of those who depend on the support of others. We feel that those who live at Cedars Care Home should do so with dignity, have the respect of those who support them and be entitled to live a full and active life, given the fundamental right to self-determination and individuality within the framework of a residential care home. We are looking to recruit Care Assistants on Bank, Full Time or Part Time Contracts. As a Care Assistant you will show warmth and support to the residents, helping to promote independence and dignity and positively enhancing the lives of individuals in your care. Your main responsibilities will be to provide a high level of care to our residents ensuring their wellbeing, giving personal care, maintaining a high level of hygiene, accurately recording observations in accordance with the resident’s conditions, informing the Senior Sister on duty of any changes and responding accordingly, serving meals and assisting our residents as necessary. Ideally you will have some experience in the Healthcare sector although we will provide you with all the training you need to be successful in the role. However we would also be interested to hear from applicants who have no prior experience, but have a caring nature and are looking to pursue a career in the Healthcare sector. The Canford Healthcare Group provides all employees the opportunity to develop their career by gaining appropriate qualifications, for example NVQ’s Level 2 & 3. If you would like to join our successful team please select “apply now” and forward us your CV. If you have no prior experience we would also like to receive a cover letter explaining why you wish to pursue a career in the Healthcare sector.

Employer Name: UK Recruitment

Form of contact: Recruiter

Job short description: Home-based personal care workers

Country: United Kingdom

Region: Essex

Contract duration: Permanent

Contract type: Full time

Source of job offer:
Department for Work and Pensions, Public Employment Services, United Kingdom

How to apply: Other - see free text

Salary currency: GBP

Salary period: Monthly