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Care Assistant

East Dereham, Norfolk , United Kingdom

Public/Government jobs >> Social Care/Social Services

Negotiable

Permanent

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Care Assistant | Elderly & Dementia Care | Dereham

* Short, 7-hour shifts. 7:00am - 2:30pm, 2:30pm - 9pm, 9pm - 7am or 7 am - 9 pm

* Salary is £12.60 per hour with paid breaks - Day or Night shifts are available

* Purpose-built, welcoming nursing home with new owners

Job Brief: This an excellent opportunity for a Care Assistant to provide dementia & end of life care for the residents of a purpose-built, mid-sized care home in Dereham.

Key Points

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A purpose-built, homely care home which is mid-sized and spread over two floors

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Caring for patients requiring dementia, palliative, nursing, residential & elderly care.

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Some duties are; supporting care assistants, personal care for residents, supporting residents to be as independent as possible,

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You must hold an NVQ Level 2 in healthcare or working towards this

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Hours are full-time or part-time (48 - 24 hours per week)

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Short, 7-hour shifts are available or longer 13-hour shifts. 7 am - 2:30 pm, 2:30 pm - 9 pm, 9 pm - 7 am or 7 am - 9 pm, weekend work

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Salary is £12.60 per hour with paid breaks

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Day and Night shift contracts are available

The Care Home

The Care Home is mid-sized and it gives off a homely and welcoming feel. Provides residential, dementia, end-of-life and nursing care round the clock by a dedicated & compassionate team of qualified nurses and healthcare professionals.

It has been recently acquired by an independent, local care group and they are investing in the care home to improve certain areas where it requires improvement, such as hiring a new home manager who has already started. They are aiming to build a good reputation with the home and the local area, they have a clear care philosophy and as they are a smaller group it gives off a tight-knit and approachable culture.

Experience, personal attributes & Qualifications

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Experience as a senior care assistant within a care home setting caring for older people.

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Hold an NVQ Level 2 qualification or working towards this

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You will have a kind and caring approach with a passion for delivering the highest possible standard of care and support for the residents.

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Excellent communication skills and a desire to work in a participatory manner with residents and relatives to enable them to achieve desired outcomes and goals.

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Have an experience and passion for supporting and developing less experienced staff members to ensure the delivery of exceptional care and support.

Employee benefits

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Excellent salary

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Short shifts

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Paid breaks

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Free uniform

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Great internal career prospects

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Excellent training given

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Meals provided whilst on duty

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Free Parking

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Pension

Next Steps

If you are interested in hearing more about this excellent opportunity, please apply below

No. of positions available*: 1
Salary: Negotiable
Experience: None
Education: None
Post Date: June 21, 2025
Job id:. CV-20232
Position Type: Permanent
Applicants: 0
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