Care Assistant Days or Nights

Job description

You may be looking to start in care or you may be looking for a company that will support you through the NVQ/QCF process, either way, Avon Lee Lodge can help you realise your ambition.

Our training program is derived from Investors in People-based processes that ensure not only are our staff trained effectively but through regular effective supervisions and staff meetings, their welfare is also taken into account.

We firmly believe in our passion for care and we know that through effective supervision and training we can provide the best quality care; the two go firmly hand in hand.

• Regular one on one staff supervisions for clear support, direction and feedback
• Regular staff meetings and workshops to ensure continuity of the service
• Clear career pathway from zero experience right through to level 5!

We are looking for one day and one night staff to join our professional team of carers in our Christchurch-based residential care home.

We offer a comprehensive training package to QCF 3 and beyond.

As well as providing high standards of care and service for our residents, staff development is a key area of our business, please read our reviews!

Avon Lee Lodge has a strong culture of staff training and improvement, many of our staff have gained their career foundations with us and moved on to become; RBH discharge coordinator, an NHS practice manager, trainee paramedics, and numerous nurses.

Internally, we have promoted at least five staff to middle management positions and one to senior management in the last five years alone.

Consequently, during this development, our staff retention is very high, this is echoed in our CQC and Investors in People feedback;

"Avon Lee is the best home I have worked for, support is brilliant and we get very good training, I feel very supported by the manager, deputy manager and my colleagues". - (Staff member CQC inspection)

"It was extremely apparent that the home took great pride in their staff and this was clear during our inspection." - (CQC inspector CQC inspection)

“it’s better here than any of my previous jobs – it’s much more inclusive”- (Investors in People inspection)

“It was a good move to come here. – I really enjoy it here – much more than I thought I would” - (Investors in People inspection)

“This home is all about dignity and respect – I’m part of that”

“My behaviour contributes to our reputation – I treat the residents as I would like my own parents to be cared for” - (Investors in People inspection)

In Summary

• This role would suit those with OR without experience who will be offered training or further development opportunities to progress their career.
• Our training program is offered to up to NVQ level 3 and beyond.
• A caring nature is essential

Salary is dependent upon experience, and qualifications.

Part-time hours: 36 per week

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary: From £11.50 per hour

COVID-19 considerations:
Due to Government mandates, all new care staff must be fully vaccinated.