We are looking for Caring, Compassionate and Enthusiastic staff to undertake The role of Care Assistant (Day Post) within Southampton City Councils Provider Services, Holcroft House Residential Dementia Care Home.

You will be expected to work in a new, friendly and dynamic team who are highly motivated and are passionate about Person Centred Care.

This is an excellent opportunity for you to be able to join Southampton City Council who would provide staff with a full induction, training and opportunities to complete a Diploma or Apprenticeship within Adult Social Care.

You will be responsible for the implementation and ongoing reviews of the residents care plans. You will undertake a key working role and will support the resident with all daily living tasks, monitoring the social, emotional and physical progress of the residents in order to provide a happy, stable and stimulating environment.

You will have excellent communication skills and a good understanding and empathy to care for residents who may become unwell and require End of Life Care support.

It is essential for you to hold a Level 2 in Health and Social care or a willingness to work towards it.

Flexibility in your job role is essential and shift work is an expectation in each job role to provide 24 hour care.

For further information about this role please view the job description.

If you feel you have the necessary background, experience and skills to undertake this role we would like to hear from you.

Contact details for informal discussion:

For further information and details regarding the position please contact Michelle Fellowes Registered Manager or Teresa Banks Deputy Manager on 023 80402689 or email michelle.fellowes@southampton.gov.uk

Additional information:

• This post requires an Enhanced DBS check.
• For any posts that require a DBS check, if you have lived outside the UK within the last 5 years, you will be required to provide a Certificate of Good Conduct or a police certificate from the country/countries you have resided in. Kindly note that this is at the expense of the candidate, as well as any costs involved for translating into English
• Please note the salary quoted is based on full time hours (37 hours).
• Working hours are: 23 & 21.25 hours per week
• Please note we have 4 positions for this role

To be considered for this post please submit an online application through our website: https://www.southampton.gov.uk/jobs/ or click on the 'Apply for this job' button below.

The supporting statement section of the application form must be completed detailing how you meet the essential, and if applicable the desirable criteria for the role. A CV on its own will not be considered.

Recruitment contact details: 023 8083 4033 or recruitment@southampton.gov.uk

To apply for the position please select the 'Apply for this job' button at the bottom of the page.

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