Senior Care Assistant – Merlin Manor

Job description

Why work for The Prestige Group

· You will receive full training and an opportunity to develop your career and gain further Qualifications to enhance to Diploma in Health and Social Care qualification level

. The company offer training and support for you to develop your career within the care sector / Company offer internal promotions to help you progress within your career to Team Leader, Deputy and Management

. Hourly rate £11 per hour

.Welcome Bouns of £150 after 6 months and further £150 at 12months

.Paid Training Face to Face & E Learning – sujbect to contract

.Sickness Bouns for high level attendance – subject to contract

. Overtime rate paid at extra £1 per hour / over contracted hours – (Subject to contract)

· Paid DBS, so no expense to you – subject to contract

· 28 days holiday (Inc. bank holiday paid at time & half – subject to contract)

· Pension Contribution

· Free on-site parking & uniform

. Refer a friend Scheme (Subject to contract)

. Employee of month scheme with the care home

.Paid bank Holidays (Time & half) if worked.

We’re looking for passionate Senior Care Assistants (Nights) to join our Prestige Care Team at one of our stunning, Residential & nursing services in Hartlepool. Your passion for the highest quality care and the kindness to want to make a difference to the lives of individuals is essential to your success in this role.

· As a Senior Care Assistant you will lead a team of Care Assistants in delivering the highest quality care to all residents throughout your shift. As a Senior Carer you would need to have Level 2 Diploma in health & social care, ideally to have a Level 3 Diploma in health & social care. To be willing to complete level 3 diploma in health & social care.

. You must have Level 2 Safe handling of medication (NCFE Qualification) – if you do not have this – then the company will put you through this qualification.

.On completion of Level 3 Diploma in health & social care – you will be required to complete the unit 375 medication element of the Diploma.

· To assist with all aspects of personal care and support, such as personal hygiene, assistance with meals, activities and social interaction.

· Complete, observe and review care planning needs for Residents, and complete written daily records in line with company policy.

· Ensure residents are comfortable and assist with Manual Handling.

· Liaise with Multi-Disciplinary Teams, including GP’s and District Nurses, to ensure all aspects of a resident’s care are addressed effectively.

· Support with training and supervision of junior and new staff members in all aspect of their work.

· To build relationships with residents and their families to ensure they/their loved ones are safe and well cared for.

· Have experience working as a Senior Care Assistant in a similar setting.

· Be caring with the ability to build relationships with residents and promote independence, dignity and respect, whilst ensuring the highest standards of care are delivered.s

The position offers the successful candidate a fantastic opportunity to join the team at our purpose-built care centre located Ingleby Barwick surrounded.

If you have a genuine interest in working within a caring environment, the ability to lead and communicate effectively at all levels, a commitment to working as a team player and the passion to deliver the best person centered care to our residents this role may be a perfect fit.

We’re looking for passionate Senior Care Assistants (Nights) to join our Prestige Care Team at one of our stunning, Residential & nursing services in Hartlepool. Your passion for the highest quality care and the kindness to want to make a difference to the lives of individuals is essential to your success in this role.

· As a Senior Care Assistant you will lead a team of Care Assistants in delivering the highest quality care to all residents throughout your shift.

· To assist with all aspects of personal care and support, such as personal hygiene, assistance with meals, activities and social interaction.

· Complete, observe and review care planning needs for Residents, and complete written daily records in line with company policy.

· Ensure residents are comfortable and assist with Manual Handling.

· Liaise with Multi-Disciplinary Teams, including GP’s and District Nurses, to ensure all aspects of a resident’s care are addressed effectively.

· Support with training and supervision of junior and new staff members in all aspect of their work.

· To build relationships with residents and their families to ensure they/their loved ones are safe and well cared for.

· Have experience working as a Senior Care Assistant in a similar setting.

· Be caring with the ability to build relationships with residents and promote independence, dignity and respect, whilst ensuring the highest standards of care are delivered.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £11.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • On-site parking

 

Schedule:

  • 12 hour shift
  • Night shift
  • Overtime

 

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus scheme

 

COVID-19 considerations:

yes

Experience:

  • providing care: 1 year (preferred)
  • supervisory: 1 year (preferred)

 

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (preferred)
  • NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (preferred)

 

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: MM0823

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