Senior Care Assistant

Gold Care Homes; Bletchley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-quality care facility in Bletchley is seeking compassionate individuals for a care role. The position involves assisting residents with daily living and supporting junior staff training. You will ensure a safe and nurturing environment while maintaining comprehensive records. Competitive hourly rate of £13.00 alongside various employee benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for those dedicated to quality care.

Benefits

Salary Advance

Employee Assistance Programme

Perkbox

Employee of the Month

Long term service awards

Blue Light Card

Professional Development

Refer a Friend

Qualifications

• Experience in a care environment.
• Ability to support training for junior staff.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure highest levels of care for residents.
• Support training and supervision of staff.
• Maintain records as required.

Skills

Compassion

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Overview

About Our Home: Located in a quiet residential area, Bletchley House offers a range of high-quality care options for people over the age of 18. Each one of our residents benefits from unique, personalised care, designed to make their stay with us as enjoyable and fulfilling as possible.

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

• £13.00 Per Hour
• ESAS – Salary Advance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Perkbox
• Employee of the Month
• Long term service awards
• Blue Light Card
• Professional Development
• Refer a Friend