Day Care Assistant

Day Care Assistant

At Black Swan Care Group, we are currently looking for a day care assistant to work in one of our residential care facilities, Laurel Lodge on a full time, permanent basis, £9.90 per hour. (Please note, we do not offer sponsorships to candidates.)

Black Swan Care Group has become a Real Living Wage employer! Our other benefits include:

• Ability to access your wages throughout the month via Wagestream.
• Refer a friend bonus scheme (£200 per placement.)
• Paid annual leave 28 days per year. (Based on hours / pro rata.) and enhanced pay for working Christmas and Boxing Day & Bank Holidays.
• Fully paid induction and training programme, and excellent on-going training from day one and throughout your career (Mandatory and specialised.)
• Progression with internal promotions available across the group and excellent apprenticeship schemes.
• Employee Care line with our confidential telephone counselling, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
• Paid breaks and *free meals.
• DBS costs paid for by the company and pension scheme.
• Blue light card.

Responsibilities of a care assistant:

• Support the physical and emotional needs of our residents and their general day to day activities around the home, improving and making a difference to their everyday lives.
• Assist residents with their personal care, including washing, lifting/hoisting, bathing and toileting.

Requirements of a care assistant:

• Caring personality and caring nature
• Positive attitude and outlook
• Good attention to detail
• Able to complete physical tasks
• Availability to work every other weekend
• Flexibility with working hours

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £9.90 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Norwich, NR2 2LN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: One location