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Senior Care Assistant

Lowry Recruitment Ltd
Posted 10 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Colne, Lancashire BB8, England

Salary

£13.65 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a Senior Care Assistant working night shifts at a national UK charity in Colne, BB8, offering a salary of £13.65 per hour.
  • Candidates must have a minimum of two years of experience in a social care environment and hold at least an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care.
  • The role involves providing personal care to residents, acting as a key worker, maintaining care plans, and supervising the care team.
  • Shifts are full-time, consisting of either 33 or 44 hours a week, typically covering 3 or 4 twelve-hour shifts from 8 PM to 8 AM, with every other weekend off.
  • The organization emphasizes a person-centered approach to care and seeks dedicated employees to enhance the home experience for residents.

Senior Care Assistant NIGHTS £13.65/hr Colne BB8 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.

Rated GOOD in all 5 areas by the CQC!

Rated 9.5 out of 10 by Carehome .co .uk!

This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a national UK charity.

Are you interested in working in a new and modern home with first class facilities which is rated as GOOD by the CQC in all areas. You will be working for a charitable organisation who put the needs of the 80 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 timenights

NIGHTS 33 or 44 Hoursa Week(3 or 4 x 12 hr shifts 8pm-8am) with every other weekend off. Breaks unpaid

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.

Experience with Medication.

Supervisory/leadership skills

Willingness to develop new skills

Details

£13.65 per hour

Permanent Contract

Excellent public transport links.


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