Care Assistant

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Per hour
Location: Ipswich
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Job offered by: Athena Care Homes
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As a Care Assistant at Avocet Court Care Home, you will be responsible for ensuring a high level of care is provided to our residents. About Avocet Court Care Home: Situated in a residential nook in Ipswich, our 115-bedroom Avocet Court Care Home is surrounded by beautiful gardens. As one of the top residential care homes, we provide exceptional standards of care. We’re proud to have an award-winning activities team and a newly refurbished café that is the heart of our home. We also have fantastic sustainability credentials, including solar panels and green initiatives to minimise our environmental impact. About the role: Reporting to the Team Leader, the Care Assistant will provide high quality care to residents at all times paying attention to their specific and individual needs. You will participate in meaningful activities when possible, and ensure that care plans are appropriate to each resident’s needs. One of our values is

Celebrating Every Individual

and we have fantastic Learning and Development options at Athena Care Homes to support your progression. Development from this role can take you onto CHAPS or nursing positions, and we offer fully funded apprenticeships to help you achieve an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care. However, if the traditional qualifications aren't for you, or you have a specific interest, we have a variety of other options to support your career journey. Salary: £11.44 per hour. Shift Pattern: 11-44 hours per week, 12-hour shifts worked on a rota basis from Monday to Sunday. Home Location: Monmouth Close, Ipswich, England, IP2 8RS. Key Duties & Responsibilities: Deliver care in the home, to ensure continuous assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of residents’ care. Assist residents during meal times ensuring they receive meals that are suitable. Assist with and participate in all activities provided within the home to promote person centred care. Attend and complete all training and qualifications (statutory, mandatory and developmental). Training, Skills & Experience Required: A passion for care – we’re looking for a genuinely caring individual who will put the needs of our residents first. Experience in a Care position and being NVQ/QCF Level 2 Diplomas in Health & Social Care qualified is highly desirable – but we can support you to achieve all qualifications required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an enthusiastic and positive attitude. What we can offer: Fully comprehensive induction. Competitive salary, plus enhancements on bank holidays. 28 days of holiday per year. Free Blue Light Card & access to the Blue Light discount platform. Refer a friend scheme.

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