16 hours per week, 18:00pm-22:00pm/19:00pm-23:00pm

Our Care Assistants really do care about our residents and are dedicated and warm-hearted. Care Assistants play a crucial role in the lives of our residents and their families and are the most vital members of our team. We expect our Care Assistants to interact with our residents in a relationship-centred manner, promoting their dignity, independence, well-being, and becoming an integral part of the lives

Responsibilities of a Care Assistant:

• Our Care Assistants will assist residents who need help with dressing and undressing. 

• Our Care Assistants assist residents in their daily personal activities to include, but not limited to grooming, washing, bathing (which may include using hoists), hair washing as and when required.  

• Update all charts on residents to be observed and reported.

• Our Care Assistants assist the residents with physical disabilities in using personal aids and equipment as required.  

• Provide wheelchairs when required, to use a hoist when necessary, making sure that the residents safety is priority.

• Our Care Assistants promote mental and physical activities of the residents through talking to them, engaging with them in activities such as reading, writing, hobbies, and recreations when time permits.  Encouraging them to attend group activities.

• Greet all visitors in a friendly and efficient manner to promote the Company and the home positively in the local community.

• Maintain good working relationships with all colleagues, residents, and visitors.

Benefits and culture:

• Stability

• DBS paid for

• A Rewarding role

• Variety – no two days are the same!

• Fun

• Excellent employment benefits

• Permanent contract available

• Annual Leave 28 days (pro-rata)

• Blue Light discount card

• FlexEarn - providing you with the opportunity to withdraw a portion of your wages in advance of payday, to increase your choice and financial wellbeing.

• Refer a friend scheme.

Training and development:

We see training and development as an instrumental part of the success of each of our care homes. Every Care Assistant will receive a full induction on commencement of employment ensuring that everyone feels welcomed and has a good understanding of their role and our high standards and ethos of the business. Throughout your time with us we positively encourage further training through National Vocational Qualifications. This is available throughout all areas of our business to include all employees.

If you don’t have any experience, we will support and train you to promote your understanding of a Care Assistants role in clinical issues and to develop your own career pathway, ensuring that you feel confident in all aspects of the role.

Founded in 1999, Castlemeadow Care has been delivering excellence in the delivery of care and support. We wouldn’t be able to do this without our compassionate, dedicated and talented teams throughout our homes. We are a passionate company and strive to constantly improve standards across all areas. As a rapidly growing business we’re always looking for passionate and committed individuals who take pride in making a difference in people’s lives.

33 hours per week, 1 year Fixed-Term Contract

This is a fantastic opportunity to join this CQC rated Outstanding care home as a Senior Care Assistant. You will be working alongside our dedicated and warm-hearted team in St Johns House residential care home in Norwich.

Previous experience isn’t necessary as full training is given, but a caring, compassionate and warm approach is essential. We are a family owned, fun organisation that lives by our WE CAN company values – We are one big family, Everything we do is from the heart, Caring is our passion, Always have fun, Nothing is too much.

Key responsibilities of a Senior Care Assistant:

• Ensure that a detailed handover is taken/given at the end of each shift so to provide continuity and knowledge.
• Promote a caring environment conductive to the physical and emotional need of the residents.
• Maintain adequate staff numbers on shift, including determining future staffing needs.
• Reviewing and updating care plans ensuring they meets residents needs and wishes.
• To assist residents in their daily personal care to include, but not limited to grooming, washing, bathing (which may include using hoists).
• Provide a safe and secure environment for residents, staff members and visitors.
• Help ensure that all staff contribute to the efficient running of the home and the creation of a warm environment.

Benefits and culture:

• Ongoing training and development; including fully funded diplomas up to NVQ level 5.
• A Rewarding role
• Variety – no two days are the same!
• Excellent employment benefits
• Long term career opportunities
• Permanent contract available
• Annual Leave 28 days
• FlexEarn - providing you with the opportunity to withdraw a portion of your wages in advance of payday, to increase your choice and financial wellbeing.
• No DBS fees.
• Employee assistance program to support your health and wellbeing.
• Blue Light Card offering a number of discounts across retail and hospitality.
• Refer a friend scheme - earn up to £400
• Being part of an award-winning organisation

Various hours available

• Do you have compassion and are looking for a career in care but have no experience?

• Do you want to go to work and feel like you have made a difference?

• Are you naturally a caring person?

• Do you enjoy building strong relationships with people?

• Are you looking for a position where you can progress and have a career?

If so, we want to hear from you!

Our carers really do care about our residents and are dedicated and warm-hearted. They play a crucial role in the lives of our residents and their families and are the most vital members of our team. You will be involved in supporting the daily activities of our residents in a relationship-centred manner, promoting their dignity, independence and well-being, and becoming an integral part of the lives.

If you don’t have any experience, we will support and train you to promote your understanding of clinical issues and to develop your own career pathway, ensuring that you feel confident in all aspects of the role.

Training and development

We see training and development as an instrumental part of the success of each of our care homes. Every employee will receive a full induction on commencement of employment ensuring that everyone feels welcomed and has a good understanding of our high standards and ethos of the business. Throughout your time with us we positively encourage further training through National Vocational Qualifications. This is available throughout all areas of our business to include all employees.

So, if you feel you are committed and passionate with a real "can do" attitude focusing on the delivery of outstanding services to our residents we would love to hear from you.

We offer:

• Stability

• Full Training and Development with recognised qualifications to enhance your career de-velopment

• Fully paid DBS Check

• A Rewarding role

• Variety - no two days are the same!

• Fun

• Excellent employment benefits

• Flexible working hours

Founded in 1999, Castlemeadow Care has been delivering excellence in the delivery of care and support. We wouldn’t be able to do this without our compassionate, dedicated and talented teams throughout our homes. We are a passionate company and strive to constantly improve standards across all areas. As a rapidly growing business we’re always looking for passionate and committed individuals who take pride in making a difference in people’s lives.