Carer - Nights

KYN; Basingstoke and Deane; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave including bank-hd

Complimentary meals, hot drinks & snac

Uniforms provided

Pension scheme

Job summary

KYN is expanding its care home team and seeks a dedicated Household Carer for night shifts at KYN Bickley. You will support the Nurse and Household Care Lead and assist with personal care, privacy and dignity, following each resident's personalised plan.

We offer a competitive salary of £13.11 per hour for 40.15 hours per week, plus 28 days holiday, meals, uniforms, and pension benefits. Application involves right-to-work checks and DBS clearance.

Qualifications

• Patience and diplomacy in difficult situations.
• Team player who builds professional relationships.
• Excellent attention to detail and anticipates problems.
• Compassionate, empathetic, kind and caring.

Responsibilities

• Support the Nurse and Household Care Lead in delivering person-centred care.
• Follow personalised care plans and assist with personal care and continence needs.
• Undertake minor medical duties including oral care, skin care, catheter care and end of life care.
• Maintain privacy, dignity and respect for each resident.
• Create a nurturing environment where residents and families feel safe and loved.
• Act as a brand ambassador and uphold KYN values.

Skills

Patience

Team player

Attention to detail

Compassionate

Job description

Carer - Nights - Permanent

Due to the personal care needs and dignity preferences of some of our male residents, we particularly welcome applications from male carers.

£13.11 per hour, 40.15 hours per week

KYN BICKLEY, Bickley Park Rd, Bromley BR1 2AZ

About KYN

KYN is a brand-new care home company focused on offering an elevated approach to care: Individualised journeys built around the needs and interests of our residents in beautiful surroundings with life-enriching practices.

Our first home, KYN BICKLEY, opened in February 2023. KYN BICKLEY is an 86-bedroom home offering each resident an elegant and comfortable bedroom, communal areas for dining and reclining; and inviting outdoor terraces overlooking landscaped gardens bordered by woodland. We have a further three care homes in development in London.

About the opportunity

As a Household Carer you will be responsible for:

• Supporting the Nurse and Household Care Lead in delivering the highest standards of person-centred care to individuals living in a KYN residence whilst preserving their dignity, respect and wellbeing
• Understanding the personalised care plan for each resident in the designated household and taking responsibility for all aspects of care and assisting with personal care, washing, dressing and supporting continence needs appropriately
• Undertaking minor medical duties which may include oral care, skin care (application of topical creams), catheter care and end of life care
• Ensuring privacy, dignity and respect is always maintained for each resident
• Creating a nurturing environment where our residents and their family feel loved, happy, safe, and secure
• Acting as a brand ambassador who demonstrates and leads the KYN values

About you

• You will be patient with the ability to deal with difficult situations with tact and diplomacy
• You will be an effective team player who builds professional and trusting relationships with every member of the team, ensuring they feel valued
• You will have excellent attention to detail and an ability to anticipate problems before they arise
• You will have the ability to resolve complaints, investigate and manage incidents effectively and efficiently
• You will be a compassionate, empathetic, kind, and caring individual

Our commitment to you

• Competitive salary and benefits
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Complimentary meals, hot drinks, and snacks throughout your shift
• Bespoke company induction and on-going training programmes at all levels
• Access to the best-in-class equipment and technology
• Custom-made uniforms provided
• Employee assistance programme and other attractive wellbeing benefits
• Discount schemes
• Company contributory pension scheme
• And much more.....

To find out more about KYN, our teams and values please visit www.kyn.co.uk/careers

KYN is an equal opportunities employer.

To be considered for this role you will have to provide proof of right to work in the UK and consent to an enhanced DBS check.

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