Senior Carer

TipTopJob; Hastings; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Senior Carer at a leading healthcare provider in Hastings. The role involves providing personal care and ensuring well-being of residents in a supportive and warm environment. With a competitive salary and substantial benefits, this full-time position focuses on creating a caring atmosphere within the community.

Benefits

28 days paid holiday FTE

Paid breaks

Overtime Incentive scheme

Company pension scheme

2 x Salary Death in Service benefit

Length of Service Awards

Cycle to work scheme

Free learning and development

Free DBS

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Must hold an NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care.
• Experience in safe administration of medication preferred.
• Understanding of the needs of residents is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care needs and ensure healthcare is met.
• Coordinate care with medical professionals and assist unwell residents.
• Promote mental and physical activities for residents.

Skills

Understanding of residents' needs

Safe administration of medication

Confidentiality

Experience of providing care

Flexibility

Personal care in a dignified manner

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

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

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

To be considered for this position you must hold an NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care

As the Senior Carer your key duties include:

* Help to ensure that all care, domestic and kitchen staff contributes 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.
* Assist in the care of residents who are unwell or dying
* Promote mental and physical activities for residents through the key worker system: by talking to them, taking them out and sharing with them in activities such as reading, writing, hobbies and recreations
* Help with the completion of Plans of Care for residents, new residents and help with resident reviews

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

* An understanding of the needs of residents
* Proven ability and experience in safe administration of medication
* Importance of confidentiality
* Experience of providing care
* Able to provide personal care in a dignified manner, and train others on care duties
* Able to demonstrate a genuine desire to work in the care sector
* Approach work with a flexible attitude, open to taking on new challenges

The successful Senior Carer will receive an excellent salary up to GBP14.49 per hour and the annual salary is up to GBP27,125.28 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role for 36 hours a week on days. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

* 28 days paid holiday FTE (Including Bank Holidays)
* Paid breaks
* Overtime Incentive scheme
* Company pension scheme - Employers contribution matched up to 6%
* 2 x Salary Death in Service benefit
* Length of Service Awards at 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 GBP300 per referral)
* Free learning and development - Opportunities to undertake RQF level qualifications with endorsed Skills for Care provider
* Free DBS

Reference ID: 7017

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