Casual Care Workers – Wilton Lodge

The HICA Group have opportunities for dedicated, hardworking, and caring individuals who are keen to make a positive difference to the lives of our residents at our older people’s home, Wilton Lodge!

Our Casual team are important to us as they help to cover gaps in the rota whether this be due to absence, holidays or increased occupancy and relieve pressure on our existing care team.

Pay & Hours:

• Rate of Pay – £10.50 per hour, increasing to £10.80 per hour upon completion of 6 months service
• Hours of Work – Casual (as & when required)
• Shift Pattern – Working to a rota covering 7 days per week!

What does Casual mean?

Your hours may vary week to week depending on availability, however we will always try and offer regular hours where possible.

You will receive the same induction and training as our employees, whilst being supported by our friendly and experienced colleagues.

Experience is not required, however if you have worked in a care setting previously this would be advantageous.

Why should I apply?

These are ideal opportunities to gain experience, without committing to a fixed number of hours and gives you the flexibility to work as little or as often as you like.

You will support our residents with everyday tasks such as personal care, mealtimes, and social activities, whilst promoting independence, dignity, respect. You will also keep care plans updated, and work as part of a team to ensure the highest standards of care are met.

All that we ask in return, is that once you have joined our Casual register, you keep us up to date with your availability, so that we can efficiently and effectively provide cover for our services where required.

If you have the right values and attitude, then we would love to hear from you!

The Role:

Supporting with a range of care needs and enabling our service users to lead fulfilling lives including:

• Personal care (washing, dressing, oral hygiene)
• Assist with meals and drinks to support our resident’s overall nutrition
• Contribute and support during activities
• Maintain and develop professional relations with families
• Completing all relevant paperwork in a timely manner
• Reporting any safeguarding concerns
• Promote independence of our residents at all times to improve their quality of life
• Assist with mobility and transferring safely e.g. from bed to chair
• Observe and record clients’ physical and emotional well-being reporting any changes.

About us:

Wilton Lodge is a 48 bed care home providing specialist residential care services for older people and those living with dementia. On the first floor we have The Woodford Suite which is an Enhanced Care Community. We are committed to providing a comfortable and supportive environment. Wilton Lodge is situated a short stroll away from East Park where residents and family members can relax in the grounds, visit the small animal sanctuary or visit the various attractions held throughout the year. The home is a two-storey building that underwent significant refurbishment in recent years. Access to the first floor is via a lift. There is ample car parking facilities adjoining the property and beautiful enclosed gardens to the rear and the front.

The HICA Group is a ‘Not for Profit’ organisation providing a range of care services to elderly clients and people with learning difficulties, across a range of services, including our care homes, residential settings and in the community.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.

(Please do – we not offer sponsorship)