Job summary
At Norden House, were not just a care home; were a family.
Our unique approach to care puts residents at the heart of everything we do. We
focus on their well-being, offering purposeful activities that create real
moments of joy. Our dedicated staff truly connect with residents, understanding
their preferences, quirks, and stories building lasting relationships with both
residents and their families.
As a Care Assistant at Norden House, youre not just an
employee; youre the person creating magical moments for our residents. Youll
be their caregiver, their support system, and the one who brings smiles to
their faces.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities:
-Delivering Person-Centred Care:Be a
daily source of comfort and care, making a real impact on residents lives.
-Maximising Good Health:Maintain a clean and
inviting environment where residents feel safe and cherished.
-Ensuring Effective Communication:Connect with
residents and their families, brightening their day through meaningful
interactions.
-Commitment to Learning:Be a learner for
life, staying updated with best practices to provide top-quality care.
About us
Why work for HMT?
At HMT, we offer a fulfilling and rewarding work environment
that values your dedication and contributions. Enjoy a range of benefits,
including:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life assurance
- Referral scheme
- Occupational Health Support
- Health and Wellbeing Programme
- Long Service Award Vouchers
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Paid Enhanced DBS
- In-house Mental Health First Aiders
- Eye test vouchers
- Eligible for Blue Light Card
- Free Parking
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Policy.
When you join HMT, youre not just an employee; youre a
pivotal part of a community of people dedicated to providing the best standard
of care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
HMT recognises that its staff represent the single most important lever
in delivering quality care and change as care and treatments evolve. To achieve
this we need to recruit and retain the very best people. For these reasons and
because of our ethical framework as a charity, we aspire to make HMT the
employer of choice within the locations where were based.
Working for HMT will give you the opportunity to be part of a developed
workforce which has the appropriate time to care for their patients and
residents. We want our people to be skilled, motivated, informed and engaged to
perform their roles to the highest standard.
Job description
Job responsibilities
HMT recognises that its staff represent the single most important lever
in delivering quality care and change as care and treatments evolve. To achieve
this we need to recruit and retain the very best people. For these reasons and
because of our ethical framework as a charity, we aspire to make HMT the
employer of choice within the locations where were based.
Working for HMT will give you the opportunity to be part of a developed
workforce which has the appropriate time to care for their patients and
residents. We want our people to be skilled, motivated, informed and engaged to
perform their roles to the highest standard.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Innovative working
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Problem solving
- IT Skills
- Respectful of the values, views and needs of others
- Confident, enthusiastic, friendly and approachable
- Reliable
- Passionate about making a difference
- Compassionate and empathetic
- Remains calm under pressure
- Work unsupervised and as a Team player
- Caring and able to promote independence for residents
- Adaptable to change
- Committed to Quality
- Quickly acts on feedback
Desirable
- A vocational qualification in health & Social care (or equivalent)
- Experience of providing care in a residential/nursing setting
- Care Certificate
- Knowledge of current regulatory framework
- Equality and Diversity
- Data Protection/GDPR/Information Governance
- Safeguarding of vulnerable adults
- Regulatory Legislation relevant to role
- Health and Safety
- Dementia awareness
- Washing, dressing and personal care
- Mobility/Moving and Handling
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2
- Care Certificate
- Any other healthcare related training
Desirable
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Innovative working
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Problem solving
- IT Skills
- Respectful of the values, views and needs of others
- Confident, enthusiastic, friendly and approachable
- Reliable
- Passionate about making a difference
- Compassionate and empathetic
- Remains calm under pressure
- Work unsupervised and as a Team player
- Caring and able to promote independence for residents
- Adaptable to change
- Committed to Quality
- Quickly acts on feedback
Desirable
- A vocational qualification in health & Social care (or equivalent)
- Experience of providing care in a residential/nursing setting
- Care Certificate
- Knowledge of current regulatory framework
- Equality and Diversity
- Data Protection/GDPR/Information Governance
- Safeguarding of vulnerable adults
- Regulatory Legislation relevant to role
- Health and Safety
- Dementia awareness
- Washing, dressing and personal care
- Mobility/Moving and Handling
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2
- Care Certificate
- Any other healthcare related training
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.