Care Assistant

About the Position:

Live Well Today, Thrive Tomorrow as a Care Assistant with Berkley Care

Do you love working in care or caring for others but feel there is something missing? Would you like to work in an environment where everyone is listened to and valued?

If you answered yes to the above, then making a change to working for Berkley Care Group could be the right move for you.

A Top Employer 2024

Berkley Care is the only UK care company to be recognised in this year’s Top Employer Awards for going above and beyond when it comes to employee well-being and development. This award is given in recognition of the group’s commitment to creating a nurturing, inclusive and supportive work environment, where the culture is warm and encouraging.

What we are looking for:

• Someone who is committed to caring
• An individual who is passionate about making a difference for others
• Can you provide companionship and a listening ear?
• Do you like taking part in activities and helping others to participate and enjoy them?
• Do you want to work somewhere that welcomes people as individuals and appreciates that everyone has something unique to bring to a role?
• Do you want to grow and develop and belong to a supportive team?
• Are you kind, compassionate and caring?
• Do you have a sense of fun?
• Are you able to help with personal care covering the following?:

• Assistance with getting up, going to bed and helping at mealtimes
• Support with washing, oral care, bathing and dressing
• Haircare, shaving, skin and nailcare
• Assistance with going to the toilet or changing incontinence aids
• Making the bed, tidying the room and assisting with laundry

What can you expect from us:

• Above minimum wage and enhanced bank holiday pay
• Paid breaks, free meals and drinks whilst at work and a free uniform
• Equal pay for young workers who are paid the same as those aged 25+
• Monetary rewards for long service and referring family and friends
• A luxury working environment
• Excellent learning, development and training opportunities
• Access to a raft of benefits and discounts in hundreds of online and high street locations and an Employee Assistance Programme, including a Digital GP service
• Regular communications via our newsletter and podcasts so that you’ll always know what’s going on

Overview of the home and our recruitment process:

Enjoying a beautiful location in Chartridge, just outside Chesham in Buckinghamshire and right in the heart of the Chilterns, Portobello Place is one of Berkley Care’s newest homes. Providing luxury living with a focus on wellness and fun, it is a purpose-built home specialising in residential, dementia and respite care. There is also free on-site and road parking.

So, if you want a rewarding carer role where you’ll be valued for the person you are and where you’ll be appreciated and respected for what you can bring to the role, apply today.

There is one face-to-face in-person interview with a senior member of the care team. We can even send you the interview questions before your interview, giving you the best chance to prepare.

And if you’re new to care, that’s ok. Come and meet the team in the home and they can tell you all about the role. Like try before you buy!

Equality, Diversion and Inclusion (EDI)

At Berkley Care Group, we are committed to providing EDI at all levels in our company. We recognise that employing people who have diverse talents, experiences and perspectives not only contributes to our success but also allows us to have a more exciting, innovative and creative workforce. Therefore, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that respects and values all individuals, including those who are Neurodiverse.