Senior Care Assistant

Derwent Lodge is Care Home in Billingshurst and they are currently seeking a Senior Care Assistant on night shifts and day shifts on a full or part time basis.

Derwent Lodge is set in the picturesque village of Billingshurst with only a short walk to the local high street and a 15 minutes drive to Horsham.

Derwent Lodge have been providing dementia (EMI), nursing and residential care for over 10 years with an excellent team of care staff. They have registered nurses on site 24 hours a day.

The ideal candidate will play an essential part in supporting the well-being and quality of life of each individual in your care, you will be responsible to promote as much independence for our residents as possible and treat all residents with understanding and dignity. If you are a team player and have excellent listening skills then apply today!

To apply for this role you must have the following:
Work on your own initiative
Be caring and compassionate

In return we can offer you:
Enhanced pay for Bank Holidays
24 hour Telephone Employee Assistance Programme helpline
Opportunity for progression within the company
Continuous support to maintain the training you need to deliver excellence
On-going support from a motivated and committed Head Office and Regional Teams
Refer a friend scheme

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 40 per week

Salary: £11.50-£12.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Free or subsidised travel
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Loyalty bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Billingshurst: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• supervisory: 1 year (preferred)
• providing care: 1 year (required)