Senior Carer

Gold Care Homes; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home in Stevenage seeks dedicated individuals for a caregiver role. Responsibilities include assisting residents with daily living and training new staff. Offering competitive pay, professional development opportunities, and a supportive working environment. Experience and compassion for residents' needs are essential.

Benefits

Salary Advance

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional Development

Perkbox

Employee of the Month

Refer a Friend

Long term service awards

Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering person-centred care.
• Ability to assist residents in daily living activities.
• Skills in supporting and training junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily living activities.
• Supervise and train new staff members.
• Maintain accurate records of resident well-being.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Teamwork

Responsiveness

Job description

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About Our Home:

At Martins House, retirement isn't just a phase-it's a golden chapter filled with laughter, memories, and the simple joys of life. Nestled amidst lush gardens, our residents find delight in every corner, from the nostalgic charm of our 1960s-themed sweet shop to the warmth of our dementia café. Whether it's a chat under the conservatory's sun or a pampering session at our in-house salon, every day here is a testament to life's sweet moments. Dive into a world where the past meets the present, and every day is a celebration. Welcome to Martins House a care home in Stevenage, where golden years truly shine.

If you have experience and want to share our values and delivering our aim by:

• Being responsive and showing compassion to the individual needs of all.
• Providing residents and staff with a warm, friendly, healthy and safe environment to live and work
• Establishing a person-centred approach to care.
• Building the best team by encouraging training and self-development of all.

What does the role involve?

• Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting / assisting residents, when required, with all aspects of daily living.
• Support training and supervision of junior and new Staff Members in all aspects of their work in the Home, under the supervision of senior Staff Members.
• Answer Nurse Call system, giving assistance as required. Answer the door and telephone appropriately. Respond accordingly and pass on messages promptly.
• Report on well-being of Clients and liaise with GPs and Support Managers etc.
• Carry out regular checks on Clients at intervals determined by senior Staff Members.
• Deliver a high level of personal and psychological care to all residents in a professional manner, arranging rotas to meet their care requirements e.g. medications; toileting; bathing; etc.
• Complete records where required to a satisfactory standard. Ensuring the changeover and Keyworker documentation are fully completed within the timeframes agreed.

What we can offer you:

• £13.80 Per Hour
• ESAS - Salary Advance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Perkbox
• Employee of the Month
• Long term service awards
• Blue Light Card
• Professional Development
• Refer a Friend