Senior Care Assistant (Weekends)

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

Job summary

Greensleeves Care seeks a dedicated Senior Care Assistant to join their team, delivering exceptional care to residents in a professional and supportive environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with personal care and ensuring healthcare needs are met, while contributing to a positive atmosphere within the care home. Applicants must have a QCF diploma in social care level 2 or equivalent, along with experience in medication administration and residential care.

Benefits

Company pension scheme - employer's contribution matched up to 6%

2 x Salary Death in Service benefit

Length of Service Awards

Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Refer a Friend scheme (up to £300)

Free DBS and learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven ability in the safe administration of medication.
• Experience providing personal care.
• Understanding of confidentiality importance.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care needs.
• Ensure healthcare needs are met by liaising with healthcare professionals.
• Contribute to the efficient running of the home.

Skills

Confidentiality

Medication Administration

Experience in Providing Care

Education

QCF diploma in social care level 2

Job description

How to Apply
Call us on 01249 477627 or email your CV to [e-mail]

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 28 care homes in England. We are an accredited Living Wage employer and Greensleeves Care are 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:

• Help to ensure that all care, domestic and kitchen staff contribute to the best of their ability to the efficient running of the Home and the creation of the right atmosphere.
• Assist residents with their personal care needs.
• Answer call bells, emergency bells, the door and the telephone: greet visitors.
• Ensure the healthcare needs of the residents are met by liaising with GP’s District Nurses, Chiropodists etc.

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 safe administration of Medication
• An understanding of the importance of confidentiality
• Experience of providing care

Rewards & Benefits Package

• Company pension scheme – employers contribution matched up to 6%
• 2 x Salary Death in Service benefit
• Length of Service Awardsat 5,10,20,30,40 and 50 year
• 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 CareCore 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 responsibility towards residents and colleagues, being careful of the choices we make.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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