£26,900 – £27,820EntryFull Time
About Us
Would you like to continue your career with one of the most respected care charities? At Greensleeves Care, we deliver exceptional 24-hour residential, dementia and nursing care to older people across our 26 care homes in England. We are an accredited Living Wage employer, and Greensleeves Care are endorsed with Skills for Care and an Assured City and Guilds provider who offer a range of free learning and development to our colleagues.
About Buckler's Lodge
Buckler’s Lodge is a modern residential and dementia care home in a stunning purpose-built home surrounded by nature in Crowthorne, near Wokingham, Buckler’s Lodge is a vibrant and welcoming 24/7 community of care where residents and their families enjoy award-winning residential and dementia care. Residents are cared for with a well-established methodology that is centred on keeping them as independent as possible for as long as possible. The location offers:
As a Care Assistant (Days), you will:
Give support and care to the residents whilst maintaining their rights to independence, privacy, dignity and choice and assist in their daily living.
Assist residents who require help to dress/undress, wash, and bath and use the toilet.
Assist residents with mobility problems and other physical disabilities including the use and care of aids and personal equipment.
Assist residents who need help with personal hygiene e.g. incontinence.
Promote and adhere to the Greensleeves Care -Workplace values of respect, openness and responsibility.
To apply, you will need:
An understanding of the needs of residents (Essential)
An understanding of the importance of confidentiality (Essential)
Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) diploma in care level 2 or the equivalent (Desirable)
Experience of providing care (Desirable)
Experience of working with elders (Desirable)
Rewards & Benefits Package
28 days paid holiday FTE (Including Bank Holidays)
Paid breaks
Overtime Incentive scheme
Company pension scheme – employers contribution matched up to 6%
2 x Salary Death in Service benefit
Length of Service Awards at 5,10,20,30,40 and 50 year
Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits through the Hapi App
Cycle to work scheme
Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Wellbeing Thrive App
Refer a Friend scheme (you can earn up to £300 per referral)
Free learning and development - Opportunities to undertake RQF level qualifications with an endorsed Skills for Care provider
Free DBS
DBS – The successful applicant will be appointed subject to providing evidence of ISA first and enhanced DBS disclosure. This post is not subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Greensleeves Care is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community
Greensleeves Care Core Values
Respect – We treat residents and colleagues with dignity and value their unique life experiences and personal contributions.
Openness – We act openly and honestly, building confidence in our intentions and behaviour. We choose words and actions that are sincere, not misleading.
Responsibility – We are committed to meeting the needs of others and behave responsibility towards residents and colleagues, being careful of the choices we make.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Please note this role is open to UK-based candidates only. We are unable to offer sponsorship in this role.
