Position Overview & Specifications

Healthcare Assistant

Addison Park Residential Home

Callington, Cornwall

Looking for a meaningful career where you’ll be able to make a real difference to people’s lives every single day? Are you a CARING and COMPASSIONATE person, longing to work in a friendly and enthusiastic team?

Becoming a Care Assistant may be the perfect career move for you. Whether you have previous experience or not we would love to hear from you.

Benefits of working at Addison Park

Completive pay rates
Enhancements paid for weekend – (time and a quarter)
Enhancements paid for bank holidays – (double time)
Career pathway, supported by training and development opportunities
Opportunity to work with a progressive and forward-thinking organisation
£500 Refer a Friend Scheme
Blue Light Card
Reward and Recognition Scheme
Free training, uniform, parking and DBS check

Job Purpose

The role of the Health Care Assistant is helping our residents to live full, happy and healthy lives, by delivering person centred care, meaningful activities, support and companionship; helping residents to enjoy each day by making sure they receive the quality care, support and opportunities for fulfilment that they deserve.

Requirements

16 years +
Kind, caring and compassionate in nature
Enthusiastic and committed to making a positive contribution to the people who we care for.
Highly motivated and driven to achieve high standards
Ability to communicate and interact well with residents and others
Experience in health and social care
Care Certificate or NVQ level 2 or above in Health and Social Care

Shift Patterns

07:00-13:00
13:00-19:00
07:00-19:00

Pay Scale

£9.90 per hour – until you have completed your Care Certificate (Cowbridge will support you to achieve expected 6-12 weeks)
£10.40 per hour – Care Certificate/NVQ Diploma in Health and Social Care
Weekends – Time and a quarter
Bank Holidays – Double time

Additional information