Carer

Job Title: Carer (Weekends) Location: Westdene, Chatsworth Road, Croydon CR0 1HA Salary: £12.36 per hour Shifts available:   Saturday:   8am – 2pm Saturday:   2pm – 8pm Sunday:   8am – 2pm Sunday:   2pm – 8pm Eldon Housing is an established provider of Sheltered Housing and Facilities Management Services. We are proud to provide high standards of service to older people. Eldon Housing are looking for dedicated Carers to join our Extra Care sheltered housing scheme at Westdene in Croydon.  As a Carer you will be passionate about providing the very best care to our tenants and be available to take on one or more weekend shifts either weekly or every other week. What you’ll be doing You will be carrying out the daily care duties including; assisting the tenants with personal care, providing physical and mental stimulation and ensuring accurate records are maintained. As someone who is truly caring you will make sure that all the tenants’ general wellbeing and independence is at the heart of everything you do, giving them choice, dignity and respect by delivering the very best standards of care. What you’ll need You will have at least an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent/ working towards this) with excellent communication skills.  Above all you will be passionate and caring with a professional attitude to work and a genuine belief in providing the best possible care to our tenants. What we will offer in return Healthcare Cash Back Plan worth up to £1,300 per year Employee Advice Line, offering a 24- hour confidential advice service Company Pension Scheme  Employee Recognition Schemes, including Employee Excellence Award Additional holiday for qualifying service A comprehensive induction and training programme with on-going and development An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required, as well as screening on full employment history, including references. Eldon Housing promotes Equality and Diversity. In the first instance, please send us a copy of your CV. Upon receipt of your application the Company will process your data for recruitment purposes only. Please refer to our Job Applicant Privacy statement for further information,