Swindon Borough Council

About Swindon Borough Council

Care Assistants Days, Fessey House Salary from: £18,186 p.a pro rata 2 x 20 hours per week We are seeking additional Day Care Assistants to complement our current friendly supportive team at Fessey House, a residential care home providing practical, emotional and physical support for older people. We are looking for exceptional individuals to assist us in the provision of excellent services to vulnerable adults. You will provide support to maintain our service users’ skills. We endeavour to maximise independence and maintain a high quality of life. The ability to attend training and work in a team environment will be crucial to the position. Experience of working with elderly people either formal or informal is also essential, along with willingness to work towards gaining NVQ level 2 in Care and Care Certificate. Full training will be given to allow you to develop in the role. Please note you will be required to work early shifts, late shifts and alternative weekends. You must have an awareness of Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards. An ability to read and write in English is essential - Candidates must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act – for the effective performance of a customer-facing role). In return you will receive a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including pension and discounts at major retailers. N.B. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Closing date: 8 March Interview date: 11 March To stay safe in your job search we recommend that you visit SAFERjobs (https://www.safer-jobs.com), a non-profit, joint industry and law enforcement organisation working to combat job scams. Visit the SAFERjobs website for information on common scams and to get free, expert advice for a safer job search.

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Company Size: 5001 - 10000

Revenue: 0.5 - 1 billion (USD)

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