Care Assistant jobs in United Kingdom
Senior Care Assistant, Ely
Job summary
Join a leading care charity as a Senior Care Assistant, providing exceptional care in a supportive environment. You will assist residents with personal care, mobility, and hygiene, ensuring their comfort and safety. Benefit from a comprehensive rewards package and opportunities for professional development.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Experience in safe administration of Medication.
- Proven ability in providing care.
Responsibilities
- Assist residents with personal care needs.
- Carry out regular checks on residents.
- Assist residents with mobility problems.
Skills
Education
Location: Ely, Cambridgeshire CB6 2FU
Pay details:£12.82-£14.49 per hour
Hours: 40
Posted date: 31/12/2024
Closing date: 14/01/2025
Interview Date: Week Commencing 20th January
Would you like to continue your career with one of the most respected care charities?
At Greensleeves Care we deliver exceptional 24-hour residential, dementia and nursing care to older people across our 28 care homes in England. We are an accredited Living Wage employer and Greensleeves Care are endorsed with Skills for Care and an Assured City and Guilds provider who offer a range of free learning and development to our colleagues.
As a Senior Care Assistant, you will:
- Assist residents with their personal care needs.
- In conjunction with the Night Care Assistant, carry out regular checks on residents and on the building with special reference to fire prevention at intervals determined by the Manager and with due regard to residents’ privacy.
- Assist residents with mobility problems and other physical disabilities including the use and care of aids and personal equipment.
- Assist residents who need help with personal hygiene e.g. incontinence.
- Be aware of residents whereabouts if absent from their bedroom.
To apply, you will need:
- Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) diploma in social care level 2 or other relevant qualification
- Proven ability and experience in safe administration of Medication
- An understanding of the importance of confidentiality
- Experience of providing care
Rewards & Benefits Package
- Company pension scheme – employers contribution matched up to 6%
- 2 x Salary Death in Service benefit
- Length of Service Awardsat 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 £300 per referral)
- Free learning and development – Opportunities to undertake RQF level qualifications with an endorsed Skills for Care provider
- Free DBS
DBS– The successful applicant will be appointed subject to providing evidence of ISA first and enhanced DBS disclosure. This post is not subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.Greensleeves Care is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community
Greensleeves CareCore Values
Respect– We treat residents and colleagues with dignity and value their unique life experiences and personal contributions.
Openness– We act openly and honestly, building confidence in our intentions and behaviour. We choose words and actions that are sincere, not misleading.
Responsibility– We are committed to meeting the needs of others and behave responsibility towards residents and colleagues, being careful of the choices we make.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Please note this role is open to UK-based candidates only.
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.
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