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Care Assistant

The Chestnuts Residential Home
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

Salary: ยฃ8.41/hr rising to ยฃ8.71/hr after probation period (ยฃ16,663.00 to ยฃ17,257.00 /year)

Hours: Part time /Full time / Day and Night hours are available

The Chestnuts is a modern, purpose-built registered care home in Aylesbury for 64 older people. The home can accommodate and support up to 32 residents with a higher level of support needs, specifically those living with dementia and we are now looking for new Care Assistant to join our team.

The home provides a welcoming and social environment where they can choose to participate in a range of activities and events. The spacious lounges are perfect for residents to sit and relax, socialise or watch television. We also have 2 dementia units and the grounds and gardens are accessible for residents and visitors alike.

Our ideal Care Assistant candidate will have:

  • Experience of supporting adults in a care setting or in the community.
  • An awareness and understanding of high quality home care.
  • Good communication skills, patience and flexibility.
  • An understanding of safeguarding and person-centred support.
  • A flexible working pattern and able to do shift work.
  • Alternate weekend working pattern.

Experience is desirable, however, is not essential, as we offer full training for all of our Care Staff.

In return for your hard work as a Care Assistant, we are offering:

  • 28 days paid holiday (including bank holidays)
  • Ongoing training and progression opportunities
  • Thorough induction and regular support from all management and staff.
  • Flexible working hours
  • The option to work towards qualifications in NVQ Health & Social Care level 2&3

Salary: ยฃ16,663.00 to ยฃ17,257.00 /year

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