Care assistant

A great new job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Care Assistant to work in an exceptional care home based in the Blackpool, Lancashire area. You will be working for one of UKs leading healthcare providers This care home is situated within beautifully landscaped grounds in North Shore, Blackpool and provides residential care in a purpose:built setting As a Care Assistant your key duties include: * You will provide the highest quality of care to our residents enabling them to live later life well * Supporting our residents with personal care needs and helping them to take part in a wide range of activities that support their health and wellbeing * Youll have the opportunity to use your people skills to make a real difference The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role: * Previous care experience or experience of working with people * To work as part of a team * Ability to maintain all aspects of confidentiality * Clear verbal communication skills * To show sensitivity to the needs of older people * Clear and concise written skills The successful Care Assistant will receive an excellent salary of GBP11.45 per hour and the annual salary is up to GBP23,220.60 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role for up to 39 hours a week working through Day Shifts. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits: * 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave * Life assurance * A discount scheme which includes savings with retail stores and online purchases * Access to a number of nationally recognised training courses and qualifications * Genuine career progression and development opportunities * Employee assistance programme including free counselling and legal advice * Access to chaplaincy and pastoral support * Access to wellbeing resources * Recommend a friend scheme * Family friendly policies * Long service awards * Free uniform and DBS check * Cycle2Work salary sacrifice scheme * Healthcare scheme at competitive rates Reference ID: 6373 for this fantastic job role, please call on 638 or send your CV