Senior Carer Days (Bank)

Gold Care Homes; Braintree; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

At Gold Care Homes, we are seeking dedicated care staff to provide exceptional support to our residents at The New Deanery in Braintree. This role involves assisting with daily living activities, training new staff, and ensuring a nurturing environment for our residents. We offer competitive pay, professional development opportunities, and various employee benefits to enhance your career in care.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Perkbox

Employee of the Month

Long term service awards

Blue Light Card

Professional Development

Refer a Friend

Qualifications

• Experience in providing direct care and assistance.
• Understanding of medication administration and care planning.
• Skills in training and supervising junior staff members.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities.
• Supervise and train junior staff members.
• Administer medication safely and maintain client records.

Skills

Compassion

Responsiveness

Teamwork

Education

Experience in care

Job description

About Our Home:

Nestled amidst the serene beauty of Braintree, The New Deanery isn’t just a care home—it’s a haven where memories are crafted, laughter echoes, and the vibrant strut of our resident peacocks adds a touch of magic to the day. With sprawling gardens and cozy nooks, every resident finds their slice of paradise, whether it’s under a tree’s shade or in the heart of our lively lounge. Here, every sunrise promises personalized care, heartwarming activities, and the comforting embrace of a community that cherishes the dance of life in every step. Welcome to The New Deanery, where every moment is a celebration.

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.
• Complete Care Planning in a person centred way
• Ensure the smooth running of the shift
• Administer medication in a safe way
• 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