Care Assistant - Days Vacancy at Sycamore Lodge Care Home Scunthorpe

Think You Have What It Takes To Provide Truly Exceptional Care For The Elderly?

Here at Sycamore Lodge we have an extremely dedicated, compassionate and highly motivated team of staff caring for our cherished residents. If you feel you possess the qualities needed and you’d like to pursue a career caring for the elderly please apply now.

Care Assistant - Days

Care Assistant (Days) required to join our dedicated and hard working team at Sycamore Lodge Nursing Home, 2 Burringham Road, Scunthorpe, DN17 2BB

We pride ourselves on providing a safe, clean and comfortable home-from-home environment where we care responsively and effectively for each resident like a dearly-loved member of our own family.


We’re seeking a Care Assistant with a friendly disposition and a warm heart to help look after our elderly residents. You must be reliable, committed to helping others, and willing to think of ways to make our residents' lives comfortable, interesting and fun.

You will be required to:

  • Provide personal care and attention for each resident, and  follow the activities of daily living in accordance with the planned care.
  • Work in a person centred way, ensuring residents retain their dignity and individuality.
  • Be involved in the general activities of the home.
  • Maintain a safe and  secure environment for all residents, staff members and visitors.

Skills, Knowledge and Attitudes needed:

Essential:

  • A friendly, approachable, caring and helpful nature
  • A genuine commitment to providing  our residents with the very highest standards of care 
  • An ability to communicate effectively when speaking or writing, capable with numbers, and comfortable when using a computer
  • Motivation to work both individually and as part of a team
  • Willingness to complete all necessary training (Moving & Handling , Health & Safety, Safeguarding etc.)
  • An ability to Show Compassion, Empathy & Commitment to all within the home

Desirable:

NVQ Level 2 qualification - or working towards this qualification  would be desirable.
However if your dedication and passion for the role is there, we will provide you with all necessary training and the chance to complete the NVQ if you join the team and successfully complete our probation period.

Hours: 12 hour shifts working 8am-8pm - Full or Part time positions available

Salary: £9.00 per hour

Interested?

Please complete the form below and attach your CV. We'll be in touch once we've reviewed your application. If you'd like more details first please contact us on 01724 410316 for a confidential chat.