Senior Care Assistant

Description:

Senior Care Assistant NIGHTS – £13.00/hr – Blackpool FY1 – Permanent
WE ARE SORRY, BUT SPONSORSHIP OR CHANGE OF SPONSOR IS NOT AVAILABLE. AND THIS ROLE IS NOT SUITABLE FOR VISA CANDIDATES LOOKING FOR AN ADDITIONAL 20HRS A WEEK.
Are you interested in working in a home which was rated as “GOOD” by the CQC and ranked as one of the top homes in the North of England?
You will be working for a charitable organisation who put the needs of the 35 residents and its staff first, whose person-centred approach to care relies on the dedication and passion of our employees, who we expect to go the extra mile to improve the home experience and generate a relaxed and informal community within our homes.
Shifts available are full time Nights –
NIGHTS – 33hrs (3 shifts a week, 8pm to 8am breaks unpaid), inc alternative weekends –
Key Responsibilities
·To provide the highest level of personal care and attention to residents, following individual care plans carefully and ensuring that all contact is polite, friendly, warm and supportive. To act as a key worker for a named group of residents, ensuring that these responsibilities are carried out in full (as defined in the training manual).
·To participate in the formulation and maintenance of individual care plans for each resident and administer medication to residents as prescribed, accurately maintaining appropriate records for both.
·To supervise and support the care team, ensuring that the Care Home values of trust, respect and care are always maintained and that each team member treats residents in the way that they would expect to be treated themselves.
Person specification
·Two years minimum experience of working in a social care environment
·Have a NVQ 2 in Health and Social Care at least.
·Supervisory/leadership skills
·Willingness to develop new skills
Details
·£13.00 per hour
·Permanent Contract
·Excellent public transport links