Care Assistant Days

Were expanding our team and are looking for a Care Assistant to join us at Maurice House. This role offers 36 hours per week with shifts between 07:45 and 19:45 Monday to Sunday.

As a Care Assistant you will play a vital role in delivering compassionate care to our residents many of whom have served in the Armed Forces. Your responsibilities will include assisting with personal care supporting residents with their daily routines and ensuring their comfort and dignity at all times. You will help with mobility nutrition and medication as required and will work closely with colleagues to provide a safe welcoming environment. Maintaining accurate care records and communicating effectively with residents families and healthcare professionals will also be an essential part of your role.

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about delivering excellent care putting people at the heart of everything they do. While an NVQ Level 2 qualification is desirable we are happy to support you in achieving this if you are committed to progressing your career. A generous pension scheme and access to our Employee Assistance Programme are just some of the additional benefits youll enjoy as part of our team.

About our care home

The Royal British Legion operates six care homes across the UK dedicated to providing exceptional residential nursing and dementia care to veterans and their families. At Maurice House fostering a supportive community is paramount. With a specialized dementia lodge 12 acres of beautiful grounds and a diverse range of engaging activities we offer a warm and welcoming environment for our residents. The home features 77 en-suite bedrooms and comfortable lounges while our expert care team provides specialized support including dedicated care within our dementia lodge for up to 30 residents. With its blend of comfort community and exceptional standards Maurice House provides a welcoming home where those who served feel truly valued.

What we offer:

• 22 days of paid annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Generous pension with employer contributions up to 14% (salary sacrifice options available)
• Life assurance of 3 times your salary
• Enhanced sick pay
• Paid carers and dependents leave
• DBS checks covered by us
• Free parking
• Access to internal and external learning and development opportunities
• Rewards hub with exclusive discounts

Apply now to become part of the leading Armed Forces charity making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

For more detailed information about the role please see the Job Description attached to our direct advert. Our teams take a personalised approach to shortlisting which is carried out without the use of AI and is based on the evidence provided in your application against the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

As part of our commitment to inclusion we offer interview schemes for candidates who declare an Armed Forces connection and/or a disability. However candidates are only eligible for this scheme if their application clearly demonstrates that they meet all of the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification for the role.

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

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Since 1921 the Royal British Legion has been dedicated to supporting members of the Armed Forces community and we will continue to be there for as long as we are needed ensuring their unique contribution is never forgotten.

As the UKs largest Armed Forces charity we are proud to have over 180000 members 110000 volunteers 1900 employees and a wide network of partners and charities working together to provide lifelong support whatever the need and whenever it is required.

We are committed to supporting our people through flexible and hybrid working where possible a strong focus on wellbeing and opportunities to develop skills and grow careers while making a meaningful impact.

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