Care Assistant Job in Exeter - Meds Trained

Care Assistant Job in Exeter - Meds Trained

We have several flexible vacancies available for experienced Care Assistants to work in care and nursing homes in and around the Exeter region, through our friendly, local branch.

For this role, we are seeking an individual who has completed an NVQ2 / SVQ2  qualification in Health and Social care with medicine administration certificate.

If you are a professional, dedicated and enthusiastic carer that can offer commitment to deliver the highest standards of care to our elderly clients, we can offer you flexible working hours to suit your availability. We have a range of shifts available, including days, nights and weekends or a combination of these, presenting the opportunity to work around your home life.

For a limited time, we are also offering a free uniform and DBS check when you join our team!

You will uphold the Newcross Philosophy of Care in all that you do, empowering each individual in your care and ensuring they receive an exceptional quality of support that enhances lives. Ideally, you will have experience in dementia care for this role and be able to work well under pressure.

Benefits of working as Newcross Care Assistant:

• Salary of up to £13.27/hr, paid weekly including holiday pay
• Permanent, flexible hours contract
• Agreed mileage payments for most clients
• Free training through credits earned as you work
• Free criminal record check (DBS) and uniform (For a limited time only!)
• Recommend a Friend scheme, paying up to £500 per successful referral
• Online area and smartphone app to manage your availability, bookings and payslip
• 24-hour support contact centre, open 365 days a year
• Local line manager and branch support team

We take pride in the quality of our care, so we’re looking for experienced individuals with a genuine, caring approach as well as the skills to deliver person-centred care.

To apply for this job you will need the following:

• Right to live and work in the UK
• At least 3 months’ previous paid experience working in a care environment in the UK within the last 3 years
• Referee contact details for your current place of work, including a manager who can comment on your clinical ability, and for all employments in the past 18 months or your 3 most recent jobs
• NVQ2 / SVQ2 in Health and Social Care with medication certificate essential

• A certificate confirming your participation in a practical moving and handling course in the last 12 months, or be willing to book onto a Newcross course

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If you cannot apply online, please call 0800 252 881. Newcross Healthcare Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunities and nothing in this job advert is intended to discriminate against anyone in any way.