Senior Care Assistant (Nights)

Greensleeves Care; Ely; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday incl. bank holidays

Overtime incentive scheme

Pension scheme with employer's 6%

Death in service 2x salary

Length of service awards

Lifestyle benefits via Hapi App

Cycle to work

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Refer a Friend up to £300

Free learning and development with RQF

Free DBS

Job summary

Greensleeves Care is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to support residents with personal care, mobility and hygiene in our 24-hour residential care settings across England. You will work alongside the Night Care Assistant to ensure safety, fire prevention and residents' privacy are maintained.

Applicants should hold a QCF diploma in social care level 2 or equivalent and have proven experience in safe medication administration, with a commitment to confidentiality and high-quality care.

Qualifications

• QCF diploma in social care level 2 or other relevant qualification
• Proven ability and experience in the safe administration of Medication
• An understanding of the importance of confidentiality
• Experience in providing care

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with their personal care needs.
• In conjunction with the Night Care Assistant, carry out regular checks on residents and on the building with special reference to fire prevention at intervals determined by the Manager and with due regard to residents' privacy.
• Assist residents with mobility problems and other physical disabilities, including the use and care of aids and personal equipment.
• Assist residents who need help with personal hygiene, e.g. incontinence.
• Be aware of residents' whereabouts if absent from their bedroom.

Skills

Compassion

Attentive listening

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Education

QCF diploma in social care level 2

Job description

About Us

Would you like to continue your career with one of the most respected care charities? At Greensleeves Care, we deliver exceptional 24-hour residential, dementia and nursing care to older people across our 26care homes in England. We are an accredited Living Wage employer, and Greensleeves Care is endorsed with Skills for Care and an Assured City and Guilds provider who offer a range of free learning and development to our colleagues.

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will:

• Assist residents with their personal care needs.
• In conjunction with the Night Care Assistant, carry out regular checks on residents and on the building with special reference to fire prevention at intervals determined by the Manager and with due regard to residents' privacy.
• Assist residents with mobility problems and other physical disabilities, including the use and care of aids and personal equipment.
• Assist residents who need help with personal hygiene, e.g. incontinence.
• Be aware of residents' whereabouts if absent from their bedroom.

To apply, you will need:

• Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) diploma in social care level 2 or other relevant qualification
• Proven ability and experience in the safe administration of Medication
• An understanding of the importance of confidentiality
• Experience in providing care

Rewards & Benefits Package

• 28 days paid holiday FTE (Including Bank Holidays)
• Overtime Incentive Scheme
• Company pension scheme - employer's contribution matched up to 6%
• 2 x Salary Death in Service benefit
• Length of Service Awards at 5,10,20,30,40, and 50 years
• Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits through the Hapi App
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Wellbeing Thrive App
• Refer a Friend scheme (you can earn up to £300 per referral)
• Free learning and development - Opportunities to undertake RQF level qualifications with an endorsed Skills for Care provider
• Free DBS

DBS - The successful applicant will be appointed subject to providing evidence of ISA first and enhanced DBS disclosure. This post is not subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Greensleeves Care is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community

Greensleeves Care Core Values

Respect - We treat residents and colleagues with dignity and value their unique life experiences and personal contributions.

Openness - We act openly and honestly, building confidence in our intentions and behaviour. We choose words and actions that are sincere, not misleading.

Responsibility - We are committed to meeting the needs of others and behave responsibly towards residents and colleagues, being careful of the choices we make.

Please note this role is open to UK-based candidates only.