Senior Care Assistant

Posted 20/05/2024 by Appoint Healthcare

Location:
Gainsborough
Salary/Rate:
£23,260 - £31,000/annum

Senior Care Assistant - Gainsborough, Lincolnshire - up to £31k per annum

  • Location: Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
  • Position: Senior Care Assistant - NVQ level 3 required
  • Care Categories: a beautiful care home offering residential and residential dementia care.
  • Negotiable Salary: £13.56 p/h- up to £31,025 per annum
  • Hours: Full time hours 33 and 44h options available
  • Shifts - 1x Day full time day position and 1x FT night position - all shifts are 12 hours with 7/7 start and finish times
  • Contract type: Permanent 

Requirements :

  • NVQ level 2 as a minimum and willingness to work towards level 3 in Health and Social care
  • Background in person centred care
  • Dementia knowledge
  • Leadership experience
  • Existing nursing home experience
  • Medication trained

More information on the Nursing home and company:
You'll be working in a lovely care home which has been converted from a 19th century barn, preserved its characteristic features but has been modernized to enhance standards of living for elderly.
Our lovely home provides accommodation and care for up to 40 residents.
We offer care for elderly suffering from mild and moderate dementia as well as more complex care for those suffering with long-term head and brain injuries.
The care sector is such a rich and rewarding place to work. We want the kindest and most resilient people to come and support our residents - no two days will be the same and you will receive the learning and development you need to thrive.
A typical day will involve:

  • Assisting residents with personal care duties such as bathing, dressing, toileting and incontinence care. Providing the highest standards of care, you'll champion the dignity, and independence of all our residents
  • Provide leadership and support for care staff and act as a champion for residents' safety and dignity.
  • Supporting at meal times: serving meals and transferring residents to the dining room. This might involve supporting them to walk, transferring them in a wheelchair or using a hoist
  • Liaise with GPs and other health professionals to ensure that residents receive the medical and clinical support they require
  • To ensure the rota is covered for upcoming shifts and relief staff are allocated shifts as & when required
  • Support new Team Leaders and care staff in the completion of induction programs, training and competency assessment.
  • Admin duties: updating food, fluid and stool charts, supplementary files, daily notes and care plans

Its important that you are rewarded for your hard work so we will offer:

  • Competitive Salary: We offer salaries in the top quartile of the market.
  • Holiday: 28 days including bank holidays.
  • Pay Increase: Performance-based pay raises up to 4%, reviewed biannually.
  • Pension: We contribute 3% of your salary to our NEST Pension Scheme and encourage all employees to enroll.
  • Bonusly Points: Earn points for recognition, training, attendance, and contributions. These points can be exchanged for vouchers or cash (all taxes paid by Jasmine) via PayPal.
  • Training: We fully fund relevant qualifications and offer financial rewards up to £500 for achieving them.
  • Refer a Friend: Earn up to £1,000 for referring a suitable team member.
  • Meals: Enjoy low-cost meals at just £1 per course during your shift - the curry is a must-try!
  • Shift Incentives: Rewards for covering short-notice shifts.
  • Employee Assistance Programme: Access free 24/7 counselling and well-being advice.
  • DBS Checks: We cover the cost of DBS checks.
  • Uniform: Receive as many uniforms as needed, subject to our fair use policy.

How to Apply if you are an experienced Senior Care Assistant :

Simply click apply or contact me directly through one of the below methods

Emily Hlodikova  (Recruitment Consultant)
Email: (url removed)
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CARE ASSISTANT/ HCA / SENIOR CARE ASSISTANT / SHCA / NURSING HOME / CARE HOME / EXPERIENCED / DEMENTIA / ELDERLY CARE / PALLIATIVE CARE / FULL TIME / DAYS / NIGHTS / PRIVATE HEALTHCARE / 30K / DONCASTER / LINCOLNSHIRE / PERMANENT / NVQ /


APPNHEH
 

 
Type:
Permanent
Contract Length:
N/A
Job Reference:
59561
Job ID:
221687137

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