Senior Carer

TN United Kingdom; Hastings; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has emerged for a dedicated Senior Carer to join a leading healthcare provider in Hastings. This role involves providing high-quality care in a welcoming environment, ensuring residents receive the support they need. You will coordinate with healthcare professionals, assist with personal care, and promote engaging activities for residents. The position offers a competitive salary, a permanent full-time role with generous benefits, and opportunities for professional development. If you're passionate about making a difference in the care sector, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Length of Service Awards

Access to Lifestyle Benefits

Referral bonus

Free learning and development opportunities

Free DBS check

Qualifications

• Hold an NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care.
• Experience in providing care and training others in care duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with their personal care needs.
• Coordinate with healthcare professionals for residents' healthcare needs.
• Promote mental and physical activities for residents.

Skills

Understanding of residents' needs

Safe medication administration

Respect for confidentiality

Experience in providing care

Flexible attitude

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

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Job Opportunity: Senior Carer

An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Senior Carer to work in an exceptional care home based in Hastings, East Sussex. You will be working for one of the UK's leading healthcare providers.

This charming, purpose-built residential home provides high-quality residential care in a loving and friendly environment.

Minimum Requirements:

• Hold an NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Key Responsibilities:

1. Ensure that all care, domestic, and kitchen staff contribute to the efficient running of the Home and a positive atmosphere.
2. Assist residents with their personal care needs.
3. Answer call bells, emergency bells, the door, and the telephone; greet visitors.
4. Coordinate with healthcare professionals to meet residents' healthcare needs.
5. Assist in the care of residents who are unwell or nearing end of life.
6. Promote mental and physical activities for residents through the key worker system, including talking, outings, reading, hobbies, and recreations.
7. Help complete Care Plans for residents and participate in resident reviews.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Understanding of residents' needs.
• Experience in safe medication administration.
• Respect for confidentiality.
• Experience in providing care and training others in care duties.
• Genuine interest in working in the care sector.
• Flexible attitude and openness to new challenges.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary up to £14.49/hour (£27,125.28/year).
• Permanent full-time role, 36 hours/week on days.
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions up to 6%.
• 2x Salary Death in Service benefit.
• Length of Service Awards at 5, 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50 years.
• Access to Lifestyle Benefits, Cycle to Work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, and Wellbeing Apps.
• Referral bonus of up to £300 per successful referral.
• Free learning and development opportunities, including RQF level qualifications.
• Free DBS check.

Reference ID: 7017

To apply, please call 0121 638 0567 or send your CV.