Night Care Support Worker

<p><strong>Care Assistant</strong></p> <p><strong>The Manor House, North Walsham </strong></p> <p><strong>Bank shifts for nights - covering annual leave and sickness </strong></p> <p><strong>£12.60 per hour </strong></p> <p><strong>Are you a naturally caring person and want to help make a difference in people's lives? </strong></p> <p>If you are kind, compassionate and committed, we would love for you to join our care team at our lovely care home, The Manor House. </p> <p>Specialising in residential care, The Manor House is a traditional, old building set within stunning grounds. There is a homely and warm environment inside and it's a happy place to live. The residents are at the centre of everything that happens at the home and there is plenty of team spirit and happiness.</p> <p><strong>What would a typical day look like? </strong></p> <ul> <li>Supporting individuals with personal care (hygiene, washing, dressing, etc.) </li><li>Providing companionship and offering social interaction </li><li>Maintaining accurate resident records </li></ul> <p>Whether you are an experienced care assistant or support worker or are looking to start a new career in a rewarding and fulfilling role we will provide you with a thorough induction and training programme to further develop your skills along with the support and guidance of a well-established team who truly value their colleagues. </p> <p><strong>In return we offer a comprehensive benefits package including: </strong></p> <ul> <li>Company Pension </li><li>5.6 weeks paid holiday pay </li><li>Refer a Friend scheme worth up to £1000 per person </li><li>Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental health and wellbeing </li><li>Extensive training courses through our Healthcare Homes Academy </li><li>Qualifications and Apprenticeship opportunities including Advanced Healthcare Practitioner </li><li>Blue Light Card offering a number of discounts across retail and hospitality </li><li>Recognition and Long Service awards </li></ul> <p>Established in 2005, Healthcare Homes Group has an existing portfolio comprising of 48 residential and nursing homes located across East Anglia and the South of England. We are a Top 20 provider within the care sector and our ethos is to deliver the best person-centred care to all our residents. </p> <p>If you are looking for a new and rewarding role and want to be part of our growing team of healthcare professionals, then get in touch or apply today. </p>

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