Apprentice Care Assistant
Apprenticeships are open from age 16, once you have finished Year 11 (S4 in Scotland).
About the role
Fornham House is a friendly, family orientated home providing residential and respite care. We have also refurbished our specialist dementia care wing. Situated in the picturesque village of Fornham St Martin, we operate an open person-centred service. We have a truly trusting relationship with our residents- everyone in the home feels like family.
What would a typical day look like?
- Supporting individuals with personal care (hygiene, washing, dressing, etc.)
- Providing companionship and offering social interaction
- Maintaining accurate resident records
Whether you are an experienced care assistant or support worker or are looking to start a new career in a rewarding and fulfilling role we will provide you with a thorough induction and training programme to further develop your skills along with the support and guidance of a well-established team who truly value their colleagues.
In return we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Company Pension
- 5.6 weeks paid holiday pay
- Refer a Friend scheme worth up to £1000 per person
- Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental health and wellbeing
- Extensive training courses through our Healthcare Homes Academy
- Qualifications and Apprenticeship opportunities including Advanced Healthcare Practitioner
- Blue Light Card offering a number of discounts across retail and hospitality
- Recognition and Long Service awards
Established in 2005, Healthcare Homes Group has an existing portfolio comprising of 48 residential and nursing homes located across East Anglia and the South of England. We are a Top 20 provider within the care sector and our ethos is to deliver the best person-centred care to all our residents.
If you are looking for a new and rewarding role and want to be part of our growing team of healthcare professionals, then get in touch or apply today.
Working week
Nights - 7pm - 7am - 48 hours per week (includes every other weekend).
Skills
Training & development
Ongoing training and development.
About HEALTHCARE HOMES GROUP LIMITED
At Healthcare Homes, we believe our dedication to exceptional care makes us stand out from the crowd. We’re proud to say our team of over 3,500 of the most professional and caring individuals work in our 48 care homes, 8 homecare branches, live-in care services and specialist services across the South and East of England.