Do you enjoy seeing older people happy and fulfilled? Could you go out of your way to bring a smile to one of our resident’s faces?

The Abbeyfield Kent Society is one of Kent’s leading providers of Sheltered and Residential Care to older people with physical frailty and Dementia.

We are recruiting for a Carer to join our team on a fixed term contract basis and cover a Maternity Absence starting in December. Hours of work are 21 per week on a rota basis at Stangrove Lodge Residential Care Home in Edenbridge, in Kent.

We go out of our way to give the residents in our care homes the best care every day. So, when you join us, you’ll be looking after the day-to-day personal needs of residents while getting to know them individually - their life experiences, interests, what makes them smile. It’s how our dedicated teams deliver personalised care that’s right for each resident.

We’ve lots to bring a smile to your face, including:
• 28 days paid holiday (pro-rota if part time)
• Comprehensive Induction and Training Packages
• Continual professional development including our Academy and National Diploma courses
• Stakeholder Pension Scheme
• Opportunities to progress.
• Exclusive discount card entitling employees to a huge range of great local offers, deals and discounts online and at point of sale from over 100 well-known local and nationwide travel, shopping, leisure, health & wellbeing, home living, motoring and professional services.

So if you have a caring attitude, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, are able to carry out instructions, are willing to train and you’re committed to providing the highest standards in care we’d really like to hear from you. And our residents can’t wait to meet you.

Confirmation of all appointments is subject to proof of Eligibility to Work in the UK, satisfactory Enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory references and medical clearance.

To apply in the first instance, please email your CV to: stangrove@abbeyfieldkent.org

The Abbeyfield Kent Society values the diversity that exists in all our communities and works towards this being reflected in our workforce.

Charity No: 254140.
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