Person Specification

Key Experience/ Characteristics preferred for the Care Assistant's role:-

- Either hold an NVQ level 2 in Health & Social care or must be committed to working towards this (free training provided)

- Must live within commutable distance to Chorley

- Must have the right caring mind set and be passionate about helping people

Does this sound like you? Are you the new Care Assistant we are looking for?

Vacancy Details

LOCATION: Gillibrand Hall Nursing Care Home

JOB TITLE: Health Care Assistant

SALARY & BENEFITS: From £9.50 per hour with the potential of earning up to £11+ per hour with training

WORKING HOURS: Night shifts 36 hours per week or Day shifts 36 hours per week (2 positions available)

THE COMPANY: Established in 1998. Our client is one of the leading providers of care for older people in the North West of England. They offer the very best of care, including residential, nursing and specialist dementia care.

THE ROLE: As a Care Assistant you will support residents to live the best life possible through the provision of high quality safe care that meets every individual’s personal and social needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to start or develop a career within Health & Social care as for the right candidate full extensive training opportunities will be provided by the employer. Progression to Senior Care Assistant or Care Home practitioner is attainable within the company.

THE CANDIDATE: The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience working with elderly people with dementia or in a Care Assistant or Support Worker role. Although this is not essential as full free training will be provided for committed candidates with the right empathetic and caring mind set. It is essential you are a naturally caring and compassionate person who is confident and enjoys working with others. Candidates must also live within or be able to easily commute to Chorley.