Senior Care Assistant

Are you known for your warmth and friendliness? Do you take pride in your work and find joy in helping others? If you're compassionate, courageous, caring, and trustworthy then this role may be the perfect fit for you.

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You would be a valued team member, working for a locally respected care provider with a commitment to high quality care. The role is as much about spending time with residents, helping them enjoy life to the full, as well as supporting their everyday care needs. Our residents’ health and happiness is at the heart of everything we do. Our residents do not live in our workplace, we work in their home.

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The Role

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Role: Nights

Hourly Rate: A competitive hourly rate dependent on experience and qualifications.

Hours: Full or Part time hours are available, working on a rota basis

Qualification: Opportunities to gain NVQ 2 and 3

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Duties

• Enabling residents to live their life to the full
• Provide support and companionship in a stimulating and homely environment.
• You will supporting our residents with day to day living (bathing, dressing and personal care) and promoting their life choices and wellbeing.
• Contributing to the care planning process and administering medication

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Essential Criteria / Desirable Criteria

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Personal Qualities

• Warm and friendly
• Positive person with a fun outlook on life and full of smiles
• Genuine interest in working with the elderly
• Excellent communication skills

‍Knowledge

• Understanding what it means to ‘care’
• Demonstrate compassion and empathy
• Hold NVQ/RQF or other recognized qualification in Health and Social Care
• Willingness to keep learning

Abilities / Skills

• Caring and committed to working to high standards
• Ability to build and maintain positive professional working relationships
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Be able to work flexibly
• Work effectively as part of a team

Experience

• Demonstrate dignity, privacy, equality, diversity and respecting resident’s rights.
• Working within a Care setting or care of a relative/friend
• Demonstrating person centered care
• Knowledge of Dementia/End of Life care

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Benefits

• Free Holiday: Enjoy stays at our Company Lodge in Devon, featuring a stunning three-bedroom lodge with a private patio and hot tub, nestled near beautiful beaches and local attractions.
• Work for Excellence: Join a successful, recognised small local company. With multiple wins in the Regional Great British Care Awards 2024 including being awarded‘Highly Commended’ for Care Employer of the Year.
• Comprehensive Training: Kick start your journey with a 3-day Face-to-Face Induction, as we develop a well-trained team committed to enhancing residents' daily lives. Be supported by our Training Manager who is also a nurse.
• Employee Support: Benefit from a range of employee perks,including free refreshments, subsidized meals, and Enhanced DBS.
• Health and Well-being: Access our Cash Back Health Care Scheme, offering reimbursements for dental, optical, and therapy treatments after one year of service.
• Wellness Services: Gain access to our Employee Assistance Services
• Financial Perks: Enjoy discounts and savings from over 600 retailers
• Convenience: Park for free on-site, making your commute hassle-free.
• Continuous Learning: Expand your skills and qualifications with opportunities for further development.

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