Care Assistant

Dovehaven Care Homes are Recruiting for a Care Assistant to join our team at Dovehaven Lodge, Tag Lane, Preston. Working 8am-8pm shifts with every other weekend involved, 33hr Contracts available. To see the Home follow the Link: https://youtu.be/8yPF1_GFvoc Dovehaven Lodge is a Nursing home catering for up to 112 residents. The home specialises in dementia care, and our aim is to ensure all our residents feel as comfortable as possible. Our homes promote independence, dignity and respect through positive risk taking and empowerment. About the Role: As Care Assistant, you will assist other staff in the running of the Home and maintain high standards of care and service towards service users, relatives, visitors and other members of staff. You will be providing a range of personal and practical care to our residents. Duties and Responsibilities: Demonstrate compassion and empathy in your approach to caring for older people, either through previous roles in social care or in other roles. Self-motivated, resilient and well-organised. Dependable, able to work well under pressure and flexible to meet the needs of the residents and the Home. Skills and Experience: Caring and sensitive to the needs of others Committed to providing service excellence Able to communicate effectively Able to provide emotional and social support Committed to providing a high standard of care, promoting dignity and respect NVQ Level 2 health and social care is desirable In return we offer: Fortnightly Pay 28 days annual leave (pro rata) Free parking Cost of DBS Check Comprehensive induction On-going training and development with the Dovehaven Training Academy Uniform provided As part of our recruitment process you will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check. Their code of conduct can be found on the following link that you can copy and post to your web browser if you wish to read: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice If you feel you have the right values for our family run Company, you will be supported by a programme of induction, training and development throughout your career with us. #DHCA