Senior Carer

TipTopJob; Hastings; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Hastings seeks a committed Senior Carer for their residential care home. The role involves assisting residents with personal care and liaising with healthcare professionals. An NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care is required, along with a passion for working in care. Generous benefits include a competitive salary, paid leave, and development opportunities.

Benefits

28 days paid holiday FTE (Including Bank Holidays)

Paid breaks

Cycle to work scheme

Free learning and development opportunities

Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Qualifications

• Hold an NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care.
• Experience in caring and providing personal support.
• Ability to administer medication safely.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care and daily needs.
• Liaise with healthcare professionals for resident care.
• Promote mental and physical activities for residents.

Skills

Proven ability in safe administration of medication

Understanding of the needs of residents

Providing personal care

Flexibility and openness to challenges

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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