Job Title: Senior Care Assistant Nights
Salary: £13.56ph
Hours: Full Time - 3 x 7pm-7am shifts a week to include some weekends
Location: Walkeringham
Are you looking for a care environment where you can thrive? Are you passionate about finding an employer where great work is both recognised and rewarded? Do you want to make a difference in the care sector?
Salary - We pay top quartile market salaries
- Pay Rises - Annual Performance related pay increases of up to 8% in addition to any cost-of-living increase
- Holiday - 28 Days including Bank Holidays
- Pension - We encourage everyone to sign-up for our NEST Pension Scheme, which we contribute 3% of salary to
- Bonusly Points - These are exchangeable for various vouchers or cash (with all tax paid) via PayPal, and are earned by obtaining recognition from your colleagues, good mandatory training, good attendance, and various other ways you contribute positively to the team and our residents' lives
- Training - All relevant qualifications are fully funded to help you progress, and we will reward you with a financial bonus of up to £500
- Refer a friend incentive - Up to £1,000 for referring a suitable team member
- Meals - Enjoy low-cost meals at just £1 per course while on shift - the curry is a must-try!
- Short Notice shift incentives
- Employee Assistance Programme - Access to free counselling and valuable well-being advice 24/7
- DBS check - We pay for this
A little about the Home
The home is centred around a nineteenth century barn, which has been selectively extended in keeping with its character. This provides the homeliness that we seek for, whilst still providing modern living accommodation. The home sits within two acres of landscaped grounds, and provides personal and dementia care for 41 residents
Day to Day Responsibilities for Senior Care Assistant
- As a Senior Care Assistant, you will provide the highest possible levels of care in supporting and assisting our residents in all aspects of daily living.
- You will also be responsible for promoting our resident's independence with a focus on choice, dignity and respect, alongside promoting their physical and emotional wellbeing and to give input during shift handovers.
- In this role you will be responsible for leading your shift to ensure high standards are maintained, and other members of the team feel supported.
Essential Requirements for Senior Care Assistant
- Relevant Professional qualification (e.g., Registered Nurse or NVQ minimum level 3).
- Minimum of two years' experience as a Care Assistant in residential / nursing home setting.
- Awareness of the principles of Person-Centred Care Planning.
- To ensure knowledge is gained to demonstrate a good understanding of the prevention of abuse of vulnerable adults, recognition of the signs of abuse and procedures to follow in the event of an allegation of abuse.
- Live within 30 minutes of Market Harborough.
Preferred Requirements for Senior Care Assistants
- Two years' experience in a similar role in a nursing home.
- At least One years' experience working in a similar role in a residential or nursing home; or
- At least Two years' experience in a Senior Care role in a residential or nursing home
- One year experience of caring for residents living with dementia
- NVQ Level 4 in Adult Health and Social Care or above
- Knowledge of National Care Standards Act 2000
- Conducting effective person centred One to Ones
- Experience of managing a team
Well over half our team have a relevant Diploma qualification with another fifth currently studying for one
We have a 4.8-star rating (out of 5.0) on Indeed as a top employer
We have Good and Outstanding Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection reports
We have a 9.7 rating (out of 10.0) on www.carehome.co.uk
How to apply if you meet the criteria above:
For more information, please contact Daniel Osundina on
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