Senior Care Assistant (Night)

Gold Care Homes; Braintree; On-site; GBP 15,683 - 22,337; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£13.80 Per Hour

Employee of the Month

Long term service awards

Blue Light Card

Professional Development

Refer a Friend

Job summary

A leading care provider in Braintree is seeking compassionate individuals to ensure high standards of care for residents. Responsibilities include supporting daily living activities, training junior staff, and maintaining accurate records. The role offers £13.80 per hour, professional development opportunities, and a friendly work environment. Join us in creating a community that values each moment in care.

Qualifications

• Experience in personal and psychological care.
• Ability to assist residents with daily living tasks.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with staff and healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high levels of care for residents.
• Support training of junior staff members.
• Respond to Nurse Call system and assist as required.
• Conduct checks on well-being of clients.
• Maintain records to agreed standards.

Skills

Compassion

Responsiveness

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

About Our Home

Nestled amidst the serene beauty of Braintree, The New Deanery isn’t just a care home—it’s a haven where memories are crafted, laughter echoes, and the vibrant strut of our resident peacocks adds a touch of magic to the day. With sprawling gardens and cozy nooks, every resident finds their slice of paradise, whether it’s under a tree’s shade or in the heart of our lively lounge. Here, every sunrise promises personalized care, heartwarming activities, and the comforting embrace of a community that cherishes the dance of life in every step. Welcome to The New Deanery, where every moment is a celebration.

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:

• £13.80 Per Hour
• Employee of the Month
• Long term service awards
• Blue Light Card
• Professional Development
• Refer a Friend