Senior Care Assistant

Excelcare Holdings; Huntingdon; Presencial; GBP 19.000 - 20.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

28 Days holiday including bank

Free on-site parking

Enhanced bank holiday pay

Annual salary review

Refer a Friend Scheme £500

DBS paid by Excelcare

Funded qualifications

Paid uniform

Employee of the month

Descripción de la vacante

Excelcare Holdings in Huntingdon is seeking a Bank Senior Care Assistant at Hunters Down Care Home. You will support residents with physical, emotional and social needs and mentor a team to ensure outstanding care.

Reporting to the Home Manager, you will work day and night shifts, support independence, dignity and respect, and develop person-centred care plans and risk assessments. In return you will receive 28 days of holiday, free on-site parking, enhanced bank holiday pay, annual salary

Formación

• Two years’ experience as a Care Assistant or Senior Care Assistant with an NVQ 2/3 qualification in Health and Social Care OR three years’ experience without an NVQ.
• Experience in a nursing or care home OR as a home care worker.
• Understanding of regulatory frameworks – Care Quality Commission (CQC).
• Knowledge and practice of working with people suffering with dementia is desirable.

Responsabilidades

• As a Senior Care Assistant, you will be working alongside and mentoring a team of Care Assistants to ensure that outstanding care is delivered at all times.
• You would be reporting to the Home Manager and work directly with the ancillary teams and other Senior Care Assistants within the home.
• You will be engaging in meaningful activities with the people living in our care home as well as always promoting independence, choice, dignity, and respect
• Your involvement with creating person-centred care plans and risk assessments will be key to the successful delivery of outstanding care and regular updates and reviews will be required

Descripción del empleo

As a Bank Senior Care Assistant at our Hunters Down Care Home in Huntingdon Cambridge, you will be part of a compassionate and welcoming team providing physical, emotional, and social support. Your dedication, reliability and support will make a difference every day. Excelcare is a family-owned Care Home group established for over 34 years.We provide the highest standards of care to older people with a range of needs including dementia, physical disabilities, and mental health issues. By joining us you will become one of the ‘family’ and in return for your dedication and hard work you can expect:

• £14.05per hour to £14.50 per hour depending on experience and qualifications
• Day or Night shifts from 8am - 8pm/8pm - 8am, Monday - Sunday.

About the role:

• As a Senior Care Assistant, you will be working alongside and mentoring a team of Care Assistants to ensure that outstanding care is delivered at all times.
• You would be reporting to the Home Manager and work directly with the ancillary teams and other Senior Care Assistants within the home.
• You will be engaging in meaningful activities with the people living in our care home as well as always promoting independence, choice, dignity, and respect
• Your involvement with creating person-centred care plans and risk assessments will be key to the successful delivery of outstanding care and regular updates and reviews will be required

What we are looking for from you:

• Two years’ experience as a Care Assistant or Senior Care Assistant with an NVQ 2/3 qualification in Health and Social Care OR three years’ experience without an NVQ
• Experience in a nursing or care home OR as a home care worker
• Understanding of regulatory frameworks – Care Quality Commission (CQC)
• Knowledge and practice of working with people suffering with dementia is desirable
• You will be an enthusiastic, inspiring, and caring individual -passionate about what we do

What we offer in return for your hard work:

• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
• Free on-site parking*
• Enhanced bank holiday pay
• Annual salary review
• Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding £500 for every person you refer*
• DBS certificate paid by Excelcare*
• Funded qualifications via the apprenticeship programme (where required)
• Paid uniform
• Employee of the month - £100 for outstanding contribution
• Team appreciation week

*Terms and Conditions apply