Care Assistant

SDR Care is a growing business with care homes situated on the South Coast. We pride ourselves on investing in our people. We are committed to the UK Living Wage Foundation; we train and develop our staff to enable them to reach their full potential and we are a collaborative and supportive team.

An opportunity exists for a Care Assistant to join our team at Shoreham by Sea, a home specialising in person-centred care of the elderly. Applicants will have experience of working in a similar environment, be enthusiastic, an effective communicator, have high standards, and be sensitive to the needs of the elderly

Working hours available are 24 - 36 hours per week on a rotational shift pattern with varied shifts including weekdays and weekends; a flexible approach to work is essential.

We are looking for a person who:

• is passionate about providing the highest quality of care
• aspires to work with an innovative care business
• has a caring and supportive nature
• can work independently as well as part of a team
• aspires to develop their career

In return, you can expect:

• a salary of £11.83 per hour, weekend enhanced rate £12.33 per hour (next review April 2023)
• enhanced Bank Holiday pay
• an annual bonus based on company performance
• the pro rata equivalent of at least 29 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• a company pension scheme where eligible
• a collaborative and supportive induction process
• continuing professional development
• wellbeing benefits
• Group life insurance
• support towards achieving your Care Certificate, Level 2/3 Health and Social Care (permanent contracts only)
• Company sick pay (following a successful probation period
• to both receive a £500 bonus if you refer a friend or ex colleague to work for SDR Care

It will be a condition of any offer that you provide a copy of your Full (travel) NHS Covid Pass, or proof that you are medically exempt, or confirm that you have opted out of receiving the vaccine. If you are the successful candidate, we will contact you to complete an online Disclosure & Barring Service check (DBS) when you have accepted your offer letter.

Our Values:

Calmness
We enjoy the challenge of working in a demanding world with fluid situations but every decision is better when made by calm heads.

Respect
For colleagues, residents, clients, partners, investors and the communities that we work in. We give respect wherever we go and hope to earn it back.

Innovation
Ideas are encouraged at every turn in order to drive the efficiency and experience of the business.

Enhancement
From our products and services through to the quality of the portfolio we must be ready to improve and enhance to be best in class.