Careers

About The Role

Mere Hall, Hornsea, is currently recruiting for A Care Assistant (Days).

Part Time or full time available

The Home provides both residential and dementia care in separate areas of the Home.

The facilities include a residents’ bar, hair and beauty spa, bowls green and large terraces overlooking the Mere.

The role of a Care Assistant is to ensure the needs of the residents are met in a person-centred way that respects their dignity and promotes independence.

It is essential that all our staff are:

• Flexible, caring and compassionate.
• Positive, self-motivated and organised.
• Willing to undertake any training necessary to develop skills and competency relevant to the role.
• Sensitive to the needs of others.
• An active team player and must be able to work on own initiative.
• Possess good communication skills with colleagues and residents.

Overview of Job Description:

• To provide personal care and support to residents with a wide range of health care needs, illnesses and disabilities, all of which are available in their care plan for staff to follow
• Serve and assist with drinks and snacks if required through the day
• Make and change beds; tidy rooms along with some light cleaning to ensure resident comfort and maintain the appearance of their home.
• To maintain accurate documentation with regards to the care and support given to our residents.
• To act as an advocate to the residents and communicate their needs and wishes when required to senior members of staff

In return the company will offer you:

• Competitive rates of pay (increased rate of pay if a Diploma/NVQ has been completed in Health and Social Care)
• 25p a mile paid over 10 miles a day
• Free DBS check*
• Free Uniform
• Fully comprehensive training and development support from our In house trainer
• Career Progression
• Staff recognition awards
• Rewards App
• Health Scheme
• Working with a fantastic team of friendly, supportive, like-minded individuals

Whilst experience is preferred, training and support is provided to a very high standard if the applicant demonstrates all the qualities we feel are essential to fulfil this role, such as having a positive and caring attitude.

• £11.90 per hour regardless of age
• £12.00 per hour with NVQ2
• Free enhanced DBS check*

This role will involve some weekend work

Mere Hall is proud to be an equal opportunities employer

12 hour shifts – 7am – 7pm

Yorkare Homes is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer

* Fee will be recouped should you leave within your probationary period.