Care Assistant

Job description: Job Title - Care Assistant Location - Furlong House, WS3 2LJ Hourly Pay - £11.94 Nights Contract type - Permanent Working hours - 20hr Waking Nights (9pm - 7am) About us GreenSquareAccord is one of the biggest social housing and care providers in England, we provide care and support to some of the most vulnerable people in society. This includes older people`s residential care, Specialist dementia care, Mental health nursing and supported housing for people with learning disabilities, with over 25 years` experience in over 100 care schemes, providing three million hours of care each year - GreenSquareAccord provides a hugely rewarding place to work About the Service Furlong House is well established. modern care service for older customers and offers excellent facilities which include, 51 self-contained one- and two-bedroom apartments with wet rooms, Guest facilities, Lift to all floors, Communal gardens and outdoor space, Communal dining room, TV lounge and conservatory, Laundry facilities a hair salon, and car parking on-site. About the role Requires an individual working during the night delivering scheduled calls as a waking night care assistant to respond to emergency calls from our customers and tenants within the building as part of the local authority requirements Supporting adults in an extra care facility with a range of needs Providing personal care and support services to customers where we respect their rights and choices and promote independence, within their own homes Examples of duties are- supporting our customers well being and assist with all aspects of personal care such as bathing, dressing. Administering medication and preparing meals. The role includes unsociable hours, weekends and bank holidays About you Experience working within a Care environment (Advantageous but not essential as full induction training will be given) A warm hearted, friendly manner, patience, kindness and good communication, a willingness to help others, requiring patience An open and honest character, respectful and celebrate diversity, connect with colleagues and residents to celebrate uniqueness The ability to be a natural care giver and someone who can communicate in an open and honest manner with your colleagues, residents and their visitors Benefits In support and recognition of our colleagues who will help us deliver our employer strategy, we offer a fantastic benefits package. This includes; Transport provided from local pick up point. Be part of one of the most dynamic, innovative, and ambitious housing and social care organisations in the UK. £250 Joining Bonus Pension scheme with contributions matched up to 6% Confidential support service with access to free counselling Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). Career progression with opportunities to complete QCF Qualification Specialist online care induction followed by additional support and training A generous package of terms and conditions, including enhanced rates of pay for bank holidays and night shifts Guaranteed contracted hours Free DBS and uniform £250 Refer a friend payment scheme All individuals who apply to work at GreenSquareAccord are considered on their merits in line with our Diversity and Inclusion strategy and policy. GreenSquareAccord are a Disability Confident Employer therefore we actively encourage applications from individuals with disabilities and try to provide access, adjustments, equipment, or other practical support where required. All applicants with a disability who meet the `essential eligibility criteria` for the role, as detailed in the job description, are guaranteed an interview. Please note that if you are successful in this role, we will require a fully enhanced DBS check to be completed. Further details will be sent following an offer