Care Assistant (Days) - Wilton Lodge

The HICA Group have a Day Care Worker opportunity at our care home for older persons and those living with dementia, Wilton Lodge in East Hull.

The Role:

Supporting with a range of care needs and enabling our service users to lead fulfilling lives including:

• Personal care (washing, dressing, oral hygiene)
• Assist with meals and drinks to support our resident’s overall nutrition
• Contribute and support during activities
• Maintain and develop professional relations with families
• Completing all relevant paperwork in a timely manner
• Reporting any safeguarding concerns
• Promote independence of our residents at all times to improve their quality of life
• Assist with mobility and transferring safely e.g. from bed to chair
• Observe and record clients’ physical and emotional well-being reporting any changes

About You:

• You should be naturally caring, passionate and committed to providing the best possible care
• Be able to work as part of a team
• Have patience, communication and listening skills
• Have a positive attitude
• We provide full training so don’t worry If you are new to the care sector, if you have the right qualities to care we would love to hear from you.

Pay & Hours:

• Rate of Pay - £9.70 per hour, increasing to £10.00 per hour upon completion of 6 months service
• Hours of Work – 24 - 36 hours per week, 12 hour shifts 7.30 - 7.30 on days.
• Shift Pattern – Working to a rota covering 7 days per week (every other weekend)

Rewards & Benefits:

• Be supported by our highly trained and dedicated team including Team Leaders, our Deputy and Registered Manager.
• Fully comprehensive induction and development support from our in-house training team including E-Learning and shadowing shifts
• For those interested in progressing to become a Team Leader, we can offer an accelerated training programme upon completion of probation
• Savings on your shopping - up to 8% in some retailers
• Refer a friend bonuses up to £200
• The HICA lottery - prizes up to £2000+
• Cycle to work scheme
• Techsave loans - borrow money to buy technology based gifts and repay through your wages over 12 months
• Prizes from fun competitions such as our Hall of Horrors guess the manager, our bonfire bonanza voucher giveaway and our 12 days to Xmas prize extravaganza

About us:

The HICA Group is a ‘Not for Profit’ organisation providing a range of care services to elderly clients and people with learning difficulties, across a range of services, including our care homes, residential settings and in the community.

Wilton Lodge is a 48 bed care home providing specialist residential care services for older people and those living with dementia. On the first floor we have The Woodford Suite which is an Enhanced Care Community. We are committed to providing a comfortable and supportive environment. Wilton Lodge is situated a short stroll away from East Park where residents and family members can relax in the grounds, visit the small animal sanctuary or visit the various attractions held throughout the year. The home is a two-storey building that underwent significant refurbishment in recent years. Access to the first floor is via a lift. There is ample car parking facilities adjoining the property and beautiful enclosed gardens to the rear and the front.

The manager writes…….

“At Wilton Lodge we place great emphasis on individuals to ensure that everything they do or experience is meaningful and life enhancing for service users. Our dedicated Activity Coordinator provides a varied and extensive calendar of activities ensuring there is something for everyone. This a welcoming, friendly home where all our staff genuinely care about our residents and their families, each other and the community.”

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check and provide evidence of their Covid-19 vaccinations.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 36 per week

Salary: Up to £10.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: One location