Senior Care Assistant Nights

Towell House; Belfast; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential care home seeks a dedicated care professional to manage holistic care for residents. Responsibilities include developing care plans, supervising staff, and ensuring high standards of care delivery. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills, NISCC registration, and a genuine passion for caring. Competitive pay and extensive employee benefits are offered, including free training and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Vitality Health Care for Key Staff

Annual bonuses (x3)

Free Uniform

Learning and Development Support

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Senior Care Assistant or nurse.
• Experience in administering medicines required.
• Up to date records of mandatory training.

Responsibilities

• Manage holistic care and all aspects of care delivery.
• Complete assessments and devise care plans for residents.
• Ensure strict adherence to medication policies.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to remain calm in stressful situations

Literacy and numeracy skills

Knowledge and ability to use computers

Genuine interest in working within a caring environment

Education

Registered care worker with NISCC or registered nurse with NMC

NVQ 2 or 3 for applicants registered with NISCC

Job description

Under the direction of the Home Manager the post holder is responsible for the provision of care and practice to meet the needs of residents ensuring that all policies and procedures in operation are implemented and that the highest standards are achieved and maintained in care delivery.The post holder will be expected to work with integrity, honesty, openness, accountability and respect. Be aware of issues relating to information and clinical governance, Human rights, health and safety and welfare of residents and colleagues. The post holder will assist with orientation and introduction of new staff members to the home, promoting and taking part in a culture of continuous service improvement. Communicate effectively and maintain productive working relationships with the team and each other.

Responsibilities

• To direct and control all aspects of holistic care, managing our environment and staffing.
• Completing assessments, devising care plans and implementing the process.
• Ensuring that the Administration of Medication Policy is strictly adhered to.
• Participating in the induction and on-going training and support of all staff.
• Completing self-competency assessments ensuring safe practice.
• To attend and participate in all staff meetings.
• Adhering to the assessment and admission policy.
• Monitoring and reporting on residents’ conditions. Maintaining all records accurately.
• Developing and maintaining good relationships with residents and their relatives.
• Reporting any complaints, incidents or accidents as required to the person in charge.
• Ensuring that any maintenance or repairs requiring to be carried out are reported to the Maintenance Team promptly.
• Ensuring that the home’s policies and procedures are strictly adhered to.
• Communicating, co-operating and liaising with multidisciplinary teams, when required.
• Encouraging residents and staff to participate in activities.
• Liaising with catering staff for the provision of all dietary requirements and directing care staff to provide supervision of dining rooms.
• Planning and allocating work in an efficient manner.
• Ensuring you receive and present up-to-date reports on all residents. Ensuring at all times staff cover is maintained and, if necessary, remaining on duty until a replacement has arrived.
• Adherence to uniform policy.
• Attending and participating in in-house/online training for self-development.
• Keeping up to date with the requirement of registration with N.I.S.C.C.
• In the absence of senior staff to deputise in the safe and effective management and supervision of the Home.
• Assisting where necessary in duties additional to caring.

Skills and Qualifications

• Registered care worker with NISCC or registered nurse with NMC.
• NVQ 2 or 3 for applicants registered with NISCC (achieved or working towards).
• Excellent communication skills. Ability to demonstrate high standards of communication.
• Literacy and numeracy skills.
• Genuine interest in working within a caring environment.
• Candidate must be resident in the UK with the right to work.
• Knowledge and ability to use computers and related technology efficiently.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Minimum 1 years’ experience gained in last two years as Senior Care Assistant or nurse with a proven track record.
• Minimum 1 years’ experience administering medicines.
• Up to date records of mandatory training.
• Driving Licence with access to car.

Further Information

Work Time: 3 x 11.5 hour shifts 8.30pm - 8am.All employees of the Towell House Residential Home are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their duties within the home to include resident, corporate and administration records whether paper-based or electronic. All such records are public and are accessible to the general public, with limited exceptions, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 and the Data Protection Act 1998. Employees are required to be up to date with the home’s policy and procedures on records management and to seek advice if in doubt.This Job Description Will Be Subject To Review In The Light Of Changing Circumstances And May Include Any Other Duties And Responsibilities As May Be Determined In Consultation With The Job Holder. It Is Not Intended To Be Rigid Or Inflexible But Should Be Regarded As Providing Guidelines Within Which The Individual Works.CVs not accepted. Towell House is an equal opportunities employer.As Regulated Facility Applicants Should Be Aware An Enhanced Access Ni Check Is Required For This Post. Applicants Should Also Be Aware A Trace On Your Access Ni Check Does Not Necessarily Disbar From Employment. Each Case Is Assessed Individually.Towell House has a written policy on the Secure Handling, Use, Storage and Retention of Disclosure information. This is available on request from Towell House.Staff Wellbeing Benefits Package:As a valued employee we care for you from the first day of employment. Excellent, competitive rates of pay reviewed annually. Vitality Health Care for Key Staff. Westfield Foresight Health Cash Plan for all eligible staff. Employee assistance Program. 24/7 Advice, Counselling, and Information Line.Health Club Concession. Westfield Rewards (Discounts & Offers on hundreds of leading online & High Street retailers). Your Children are covered on Westfield Core Health Benefits Free. Access to Health E Hub Via Westfield Health Cover. Group Life Assurance (4x annual salary, in service, death benefit). No time deduction for meal breaks. Contributory Company Pension Scheme up to 5%. Induction process Free training to NVQ Diploma level 5/ other recognised training for non-care staff. Learning and Development Support.Career Opportunities leading to Senior Management. Recognised pay structure for certified training. Free Uniform. Annual bonuses x 3. Long Service Bonuses (5 yrs 8 yrs & 10 yrs). Care, domestic and kitchen staff have 6.6 weeks A/L per annum. Overtime paid at time and a half. Recognised Bank Holiday worked, paid at double time, for eligible staff. Free parking. Mileage allowance if called into work or for testing/training on your days off.