Senior Care Assistant (Days) - Westerfield

Handsale Limited; Paisley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday entitlement

Simply Health

Job summary

Handsale Ltd is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to join our team for full-time hours (39.25 per week). The role focuses on promoting independence, mobility, and high-quality daily care for residents in our care home.

You will support training and supervise junior staff, ensure dignity and comfort for residents, and handle care planning and daily records in line with company policies.

Qualifications

• SVQ Level 3 or above or equivalent in Health and Social Care.
• Experience of Safe Handling of Medicines (Must have).
• Team supervision or care unit management experience.
• Satisfactory DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Promote independence & improve mobility of residents in your unit.
• Support training and supervision of junior staff under supervision of senior staff.
• Ensure high levels of care and assist clients with daily living needs.
• Assist clients with physical, emotional and spiritual needs.
• Provide supervision to maintain comfort and dignity, especially for those with limited mobility.

Skills

Safe Handling of Medicines

Team Supervision

DBS check

Care Unit management

Clinical support

Education

SVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care

Job description

We are actively hiring for professional and experienced Senior Care Assistant - to join our team for FT (39.25) hours.

Flexibility to work days as per ROTA is required

Your main duties will include:

Promote independence & improve mobility of residents for your specific unit or department

Support training and supervision of junior and new Staff Members in all aspects of their work in the Care home, under the supervision of senior Staff Members.

Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting/assisting Clients, when required, with all aspects of daily living.

Assist Clients in all aspects of their care needs (e.g. physical, emotional, and spiritual)

Provide supervision and attention when needed, ensuring Clients retain their comfort and dignity

Pay particular attention to assisting Clients who have limited mobility or physical / learning difficulties making the best use of aids provided

Closely monitor Clients who may be confused and/or who have behavioural problems, Assist in the promotion of continence.

Assist in the delivery of care for Clients who are dying or who have a progressive illness. Assist with last offices.

Complete, observe, & review care planning needs for Clients, and complete written daily records as instructed and in line with the Company’s policies and procedures.

Assist in framework of social activities by interacting with Clients and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the Care home.

Carry out regular checks on Clients at intervals determined by senior Staff Members.

Make and change beds, ensure that rooms are clean and tidy, and commodes are empty, in line with the Care home’s disposal of waste policy.

Ensure the Care home’s resources are used appropriately

To participate, promote and engender the quality culture of Handsale Care Group by adhering to Quality Assurance Systems

Qualifications and Skills

Required Sills for TL/Senior Care Assistant:

SVQ Level 3 or above OR Equivalent in Health and Social Care

Experience of Safe Handling of Medicines (Must have)

Team Supervision / Care Unit management

Satisfactory DBS check

Competitive rates of pay £ 14.90/hr

28 days holiday entitlement FTE

An excellent range of services available via our business partner Simply Health to encourage healthy and motivated workforce after completion of 1 year service.

Additional courses and extra training to advance your careers and improve your skills

Excellent training and support

Established, Reputable, Forward Thinking Employer

When you apply, we may conduct a background check using public databases and websites and utilizing a web search engine. Your resume may be retained for a maximum period of one year.

About The Company

About Handsale Ltd:

Handsale Ltd is a privately-owned healthcare company that currently owns and operates five Care Homes across England, Wales and Scotland. Founded in 1988 as a family business, Handsale has proudly maintained its family-owned and operated structure to this day. Handsale has over 35+ years of experience in healthcare and is a well-respected group in the industry. The Company operates 372 beds and employs over 457 people. Each Handsale care home is exactly that – a home. They are all situated in carefully chosen areas where their residents can continue to lead fulfilling lives while feeling confident and secure. The homes are run with an ethos based on quality, trust and support. Handsale prides itself on being an integral part of each of the communities it serves.

Westerfield Care Home – Handsale Ltd
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