Senior Carer

Orders of St. John Care Trust; Princes Risborough; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday (including Bank Ho l i

Company pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Employee Assistance Programme

Care Worker Charity membership for wel

Refer a Friend scheme up to £1000

Blue Light Card and “My Rewards”

Job summary

Orders of St. John Care Trust is seeking a Senior Care Assistant at Icknield Court, Princes Risborough. You’ll lead a small team of carers to deliver outstanding, person-centred care, ensuring plans are reviewed and residents’ wellbeing remains a priority.

The role focuses on dignity, independence and compassionate support in a 90-room home. We welcome applicants with NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care; supervision experience is a plus but not essential.

Qualifications

• You’ll have previous experience of working in a residential care setting with a NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care.
• You might have previous supervisory experience, like delegating tasks, supporting inductions for new starters and 1 to 1s but this is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of carers to deliver outstanding care to residents.
• Plan and implement the kind of care that gives residents a real sense of security, dignity and independence.
• Ensure care plans are regularly reviewed through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.

Education

NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

We’re one of the largest not for profit care provider in the UK, specialising in providing high quality, person-centred care for older people, in care homes and extra care housing nationwide.
At OSJCT we care about our residents and we care about each other. That means you’ll enjoy great career development working for an expanding organisation. Because we’re a not for profit trust, we invest every penny we make in the people who live in our homes and the people who work here too. This means better quality care and lovely homes for our residents, along with competitive wages and great training and development for our people.
We provide outstanding care, working closely with leading experts on dementia and elderly care. And we’re currently modernising our portfolio of care homes – refurbishing our existing homes and moving into new, inspiring, contemporary care homes too.
As we expand nationwide, we need more people with the right mix of skills, passion and ambition to help us grow even more.

Senior Care Assistant

Location: Icknield Court, Princes Risborough

Contracted hours: 35

ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you a senior experienced carer or support worker with the passion to make a difference?

Can you lead a small team of people to deliver outstanding care to our residents, whilst encouraging them to always do their best?

Our care teams make a real difference every day and your professionalism, teamed with kindness and compassion, will be at the core of everything you do. Supporting the Home Manager, and leading a team of carers, you’ll be responsible for planning and implementing the kind of care that will give our residents a real sense of security, dignity, and independence. You’ll ensure care plans are regularly reviewed through continuous assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. You’ll be able to manage your time between supporting your team effectively and ensuring the wellbeing of our residents.

Icknield Court care home is conveniently located close to the town centre of Princes Risborough, and is also within easy reach of High Wycombe. Our care home provides a friendly and modern living environment and offers 90 individual rooms positioned across six separate wings. With many facilities and plenty of outdoor and communal space, residents can participate in stimulating social activities and enjoy each other’s company. Personal items can be brought from home and added to rooms to provide those homely touches.

In return we’ll provide opportunities for career development and training to support your personal growth, all delivered in a nurturing, engaging and rewarding environment.

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AND IN RETURN

The Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1,000 years and we’re currently the second largest not-for-profit provider in the UK. Not-for-profit means that we reinvest every penny we make into our residents, colleagues and the care homes we live and work in. Therefore, we offer a great range of benefits, including a competitive salary, training and development

Here are some of the other benefits you’ll enjoy as a valued member of our team:

• 30 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• A Company pension
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Care Worker Charity membership for well being and financial aid
• Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £1000 for every recommendation you make who successfully starts working for us
• Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more

ABOUT YOU

You’ll have previous experience of working in a residential care setting with a NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care. You might have previous supervisory experience, like delegating tasks, supporting inductions for new starters and 1 to 1s but this is not essential.

What is important is you are a positive role model, with excellent communication skills and a natural ability to get along with others. A supportive individual, able to motivate others to deliver the best possible care to our residents at all times. Alongside being confident taking charge and being able to use your own initiative to resolve problems and deal with queries.