Senior Care Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established care home in Stevenage is seeking compassionate individuals to join their dedicated team. In this rewarding role, you will provide essential support to residents, ensuring their comfort and well-being while fostering a warm and friendly environment. Your responsibilities will include assisting with daily living activities, training new staff, and maintaining high standards of care. This is a unique opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of others while working in a nurturing and supportive setting. Join us in celebrating the golden years of life at Martins House.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing personal care and support to residents.
• Ability to work in a team and support junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high levels of care for residents in daily living activities.
• Support training and supervision of new staff under senior staff guidance.

Skills

Compassion

Teamwork

Communication

Training and Supervision

Education

Care Certificate

Relevant Health and Social Care Qualification

Job description

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At Martins House, retirement isn’t just a phase—it’s a golden chapter filled with laughter, memories, and the simple joys of life. Nestled amidst lush gardens, our residents find delight in every corner, from the nostalgic charm of our 1960s-themed sweet shop to the warmth of our dementia café. Whether it’s a chat under the conservatory’s sun or a pampering session at our in-house salon, every day here is a testament to life’s sweet moments. Dive into a world where the past meets the present, and every day is a celebration. Welcome to Martins House, a care home in Stevenage, where golden years truly shine.

If you have experience and want to share our values and deliver our aims 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?

• Ensuring the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting and assisting residents, when required, with all aspects of daily living.
• Supporting 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.
• Answering the Nurse Call system, providing assistance as required. Answering the door and telephone appropriately. Responding accordingly and passing on messages promptly.
• Reporting on the well-being of clients and liaising with GPs and support managers, etc.
• Carrying out regular checks on clients at intervals determined by senior staff members.
• Delivering 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.).
• Completing records where required to a satisfactory standard, ensuring the changeover and keyworker documentation are fully completed within the timeframes agreed.