Care Assistant - Houghton Regis Day Centre
Team: CAS - Houghton Regis Day Centre
Job Family: Supporting - CBG5
Salary: £23,500 - £23,893 per annum pro rata
Hours: Part time, 30hrs and 25hrs available
Location: Houghton Regis Day Centre, 12 Parkside Drive, Houghton Regis, LU5 5QN
Contract Type: Fixed - Permanent
Closing Date: 3rd June 2024 - Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early if a high number of applications are recieved. Please keep this in mind when preparing your application.
Interview Date: TBC
About the role:
Our ambition is to give everyone in Central Bedfordshire a reliable support network and to encourage independence. These are integral roles to offer people the opportunity to interact and socialise with others. Share our vision and we will give you the tools to find your own greatness as a Care Assistant.
At Central Bedfordshire’s Day Services for Older People every day is different, every person has their own unique story. You will help us achieve our goals by supporting our customers to lead fulfilling lives both in the centre and out in the community. Within this role there will be a requirement to undertake personal care with customers.
You don’t need any formal qualifications to apply for this role as a Care Assistant, we are looking for individuals who are self-motivated, proactive and are able to work in a person-centred way to make a difference and improve the lives of the individual. We will support you to work towards a level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care. It would be desirable if you have access to a vehicle and hold a full valid driving licence.
If you are the right person for us, you will have the benefit of a generous rewards package, such as annual leave, an employee assistance programme, access to IT equipment, discounts in the local community and the opportunity to complete further training and develop your career in the social care field.
Part of our vision in the Care and Support services is to be there for you. We will recognise you as an individual personality with your own uniqueness, character and life experiences. We will be there for you, to promote and celebrate your continued successes.
Our Offer
We have a number of rewards and benefits available to our staff, to view these please visit our Rewards and Benefits page
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You will be expected to demonstrate how you meet the key accountabilities and competencies in this Recruitment Pack.
For an informal discussion about this position, please contact: Mark Edmunds via email Mark.edmunds@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk or on 0300 300 4506
For queries related to the recruitment of this vacancy, please contact: The Recruitment Team at recruitment@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
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Safeguarding:
Central Bedfordshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees, volunteers and contractors to share this commitment. This post is subject to the disclosure of criminal records.
To maintain a fair and consistent approach for applicants, it is Central Bedfordshire Council's policy to only consider applications made via our online application system and we therefore thank you for not submitting your application offline.
If you require assistance to apply for our roles, help with writing your CV, interview techniques or careers advice please contact our team of careers advisors at ncs@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk Our service is confidential, impartial and free for all.