Care Assistant

We are seeking a Care Assistant to join our team at Broad Oak Manor Care Home in Dartford. As a Care Assistant, you will be at the heart of our organisation, providing person-centred care that supports independence and honours choice.

Job Details:

• Location: Broad Oak Manor Care Home, Arnolds Lane, Sutton-at-Hone, Dartford, Kent DA4 9HF
• Contract: Permanent - Full Time
• Hours: 44 hours per week, covering nights
• Salary: £13.10 - £14.10 per hour depending on experience

About Us: Broad Oak Manor is a beautiful Edwardian manor house set within a peaceful village, providing residential, nursing and short stay care, including palliative and convalescence care. The home is CQC registered to provide care for over and under 65 years.

Responsibilities:

• Support residents with a wide range of differing requirements from companionship to personal care.
• Observe and manage residents' behaviour with care and ensure to document and report any changes in accordance with the required legislation.
• Support residents' nutrition and hydration needs, encouraging and assisting them to eat and drink according to their care plan.
• Provide essential physical and mental stimulation through social and recreational activities, both in groups and individually.
• Maintain accurate care plans in line with regulatory & legal requirements.

Requirements:

• Motivation, positivity, and great interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Desirable: Previous experience in a care home environment or a Health and Social Care qualification.

Benefits:

• My Healthcare - Free access to 24/7 support, advice, and treatment for a variety of health-related issues, including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support
• Annual allowance which you can redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, all to the approximate value of £350
• Wagestream - Have early access to up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes
• 28 days holiday
• Sick pay scheme
• Long service rewards
• Free meal on every shift
• Interest-free annual travel loan
• Range of Bupa pension plans
• Parental leave schemes
• Menopause Plan
• Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK