Night Senior Care Assistant

Gold Care Homes; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 16,252 - 23,147; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£14.30 Per Hour

Employee of the Month

Long term service awards

Blue Light Card

Professional Development

Refer a Friend

Job summary

Gold Care Homes is looking for compassionate individuals to provide care at Willowmead Care Home in Hatfield. In this role, you will assist residents with daily activities, support junior staff training, and act as a key liaison with healthcare professionals.

You will enjoy a supportive work environment promoting professional development, as well as perks like long-term service awards and employee recognition programs.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing care and assistance to residents.
• Ability to support and train junior staff members.
• Strong communication skills for liaising with healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily living activities.
• Train and supervise junior staff members.
• Respond to nurse calls and assist residents as required.
• Report on clients' well-being and liaise with GPs.

Skills

Compassion

Person-centred care

Communication

Job description

About Our Home:

Tucked away near Hatfield Peverel, Willowmead Care Home is a serene oasis where up to 60 cherished elders find more than just care—they discover a vibrant community. Whether it’s the gentle hum of arts & crafts sessions, the rhythmic beats of dance classes, or the tranquil views from private terraces, Willowmead seamlessly blends personalized care with a rich tapestry of experiences. From the lush gardens to the cozy lounges, every corner whispers a promise: at Willowmead, every day is a journey of joy, connection, and heartwarming memories. Welcome to a place where every resident is family.

If you have experience and want to share our values and delivering our aim by:

• Being responsive and showing compassion to the individual needs of all.
• Providing residents and staff with a warm, friendly, healthy and safe environment to live and work
• Establishing a person‑centred approach to care.
• Building the best team by encouraging training and self‑development of all.

What does the role involve?

• Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting / assisting residents, when required, with all aspects of daily living.
• Support training and supervision of junior and new Staff Members in all aspects of their work in the Home, under the supervision of senior Staff Members.
• Answer Nurse Call system, giving assistance as required. Answer the door and telephone appropriately. Respond accordingly and pass on messages promptly.
• Report on well-being of Clients and liaise with GPs and Support Managers etc.
• Carry out regular checks on Clients at intervals determined by senior Staff Members.
• Deliver a high level of personal and psychological care to all residents in a professional manner, arranging rotas to meet their care requirements e.g. medications; toileting; bathing; etc.
• Complete records where required to a satisfactory standard. Ensuring the changeover and Keyworker documentation are fully completed within the timeframes agreed.

What we can offer you:

• £14.30 Per Hour
• Employee of the Month
• Long term service awards
• Blue Light Card
• Professional Development
• Refer a Friend