Care Assistant
Role:
Care Assistant
Name of home:
Abberton Manor
Location:
Abberton Manor, Layer Road, Colchester, CO5 7NL
Contract type:
Part time
Hours:
21
hours per week
Salary:
£12.87 to £13.5
per hour
We are often looking for care assistants at our Heritage Manor homes. Are you interested in working in care? Are you cheerful and compassionate by nature, reliable and trustworthy?
You would be a valued team member, working for a locally respected care provider with a commitment to high quality care. The role is as much about spending time with residents, helping them enjoy life to the full, as well as supporting their everyday care needs. Our residents’ health and happiness is at the heart of everything we do. Our residents do not live in our workplace, we work in their home.
If you have a heartfelt consideration of individuals’ needs, comforts and happiness, are game for a laugh and want a fulfilling role, then working in care could be for you.
The Role
Role: Days or Nights
Hourly Rate: A competitive hourly rate dependent on experience and qualifications.
Hours: Full or Part time hours are available, working on a rota basis
Qualification: Opportunities to gain NVQ 2 and 3
Benefits
• We provide free uniform and pay for your DBS check.
• We provide a Westfield Health Scheme to provide our Employee Assistance Programme. This gives you cash back for dental, optical and physio treatments as well as the opportunity to be referred for private consultations.
• Heritage owns and Holiday Lodge at Roadford Lake in Devon. Everyone gets the opportunity to relax with family and friends for a week, free of charge
• You will have access to hundreds of high street discounts, along with a good pension scheme.
• You are important to us, as a result of that from day one you will receive full support, induction and training. This includes regular mandatory training, as well as other training opportunities for career progression.
To apply for this position, please fill out the form below.
Training and benefits at Heritage
Award-winning employer
Heritage has been recognised as a Care Home Employer by the Great British Care Awards 2023. As an Employer we were finalists and achieved a Highly Commended Award.
Helping new starters settle into their roles
We know that starting a new job can be daunting. That's why we have a three day induction and assign you a peer mentor to guide you along.
A free holiday in Devon
We know that holidays with family and friends are really important to recharge your batteries. Every member of staff will get the opportunity to spend a week at our Lodge at Roadford Lake in Devon, free of charge!
Training and development
At Heritage we have a dedicated Training Manager, Charlie Bitchenor, to support staff with their ongoing Continuing Professional Development and career progression.
The Heritage behaviour framework
We have developed a Behaviour Framework which all staff members commit to.
Having the right values and behaviours is fundamental to the provision of care.
Employee assistance programme and store discounts
Employees can get private and confidential advice for work or home based issues. We have a staff app, HERMAN, where you can share news, win prizes, and access company information.
Private health care scheme
Private Health Care Scheme which provides money back for Dental, Optical and Therapy treatments. Also Private Consultations and MRI scans (after 1 year of service).
Staff app on your mobile
Use the staff app to see when you are working, request holidays, request additional shifts, or simply stay in touch.
Apply Now
Please fill out the application form below.