Senior Health Care Assistant

Gold Care Homes; Sidcup; On-site; Full time

Job summary

At Baugh House Care Centre, we are seeking dedicated individuals for a fulfilling care role. You will ensure high standards of care for our residents, while also supporting training and development within a warm and inspiring environment. Your commitment and compassion will help create a nurturing atmosphere for both residents and staff, contributing to their well-being.

Benefits

Salary Advance

Employee Assistance Programme

Perkbox

Employee of the Month

Long term service awards

Blue Light Card

Professional Development

Refer a Friend

Qualifications

• Experience in a care role, showing compassion and responsiveness to individual needs.
• Ability to support training and supervision of junior staff.
• Flexible availability for weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with all aspects of daily living.
• Support training of new staff members.
• Ensure accurate reporting on the well-being of clients.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

About Our Home:

Nestled just a heartbeat away from Sidcup High Street, Baugh House Care Centre is more than a care facility—it’s a sanctuary of warmth and connection. With a tranquil setting that belies its urban proximity, our two-tiered centre caters to both young and seasoned souls, offering a blend of residential and nursing care. Our dedicated team, the heart of Baugh House, infuses every corner with a vibrant, homey spirit, ensuring that every resident finds their own cozy nook. Whether it’s the sunlit gardens or our award-winning care approach, Baugh House is where memories are made and cherished. Welcome home.

22hrs

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.
• Having a flexible approach alternate weekend working will be needed.

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