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Care Assistant
The job itself
What’s your superpower? - Communication, Positivity, Patience, Humour, Empathy… not all superheroes wear a cape, but some wear a mask.
Caring. It’s not what you think… rewarding, fulfilling and a great sense of achievement are just some of the things our staff described about their roles.
We are a residential care facility for older people and have an exciting opportunity for you!
We offer permanent placements and short stay (respite) services for older people in the Market Town of Pocklington. The home has been awarded a ‘Good’ rating in all areas from the Care Quality Commission and we pride ourselves on a quality and continuous improvement culture.
You may be already experienced in working in care or looking to start your first job in care. If so, this job may be right for you. Full training and support will be provided to develop your superpowers - from your induction and throughout your career. We also offer the opportunity to gain Diploma in Adult Care qualifications.
You will use your positivity and compassion to help others to provide high quality care and support that enables residents to achieve the best quality of life. You will be part of a large professional team, and as a Care Assistant you will be you will have a varied working day, supporting all residents to maintain daily living skills and to develop new ones.
- 1 x 32 Hour Care Assistant Role
- Casual Contracts also available
We do consider requests for different working hours, or casual work patterns. Please highlight this on your application if you would like us to consider this.
So, what are you waiting for?
If you are not sure, or would like further information, contact Gary Bacon (Registered Manager) or Karen Harrison (Senior Care Officer) at Wold Haven Residential for further details on 01759 303085 or by email on gary.bacon@eastriding.gov.uk
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Want to know more?
Get in touch for more information.
- Name
- Gary Bacon
- Role
- Unit Manager
- gary.bacon@eastriding.gov.uk
- Phone
- 01759 4303089
Additional information
Pay and reward
The Council is undertaking a review of pay and reward as part of its ambitions to attract and retain employees by having effective pay and development structures in place to support modern ways of working and to support the provision of Council services which meet local priorities. Please note that the future terms and conditions of this post may change following the outcome of this review.
Internal Candidates
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Casual work
Where the advertised vacancy is a contracted position, casual work may still be offered as a result of this recruitment process dependent upon if casual work is available at the time of the appointment.
DBS/Medical check
This post is subject to medical and enhanced DBS clearance.
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