At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide top-notch personal care and support to residents while mentoring junior staff.
- Company: Join the caring team at Somer Valley House, part of Crystal Care Collection.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, paid breaks, free meals, and a fully funded Blue Light Card.
- Other info: Enjoy a flexible rolling rota with three shifts on, followed by three off.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in residents' lives while growing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 or equivalent experience in care is required.
The predicted salary is between 15.46 - 15.46 £ per hour.
Are you an experienced care assistant looking for the next step in your career? Do you hold a NVQ Level 2 or equivalent? We are actively recruiting exceptional, caring individuals who want to join our team at Somer Valley House, Midsomer Norton!
Crystal Care Collection is focused on making our homes not just luxury places for our residents to live, but also wonderful places for our team members to work.
As a Senior Care Assistant, you will have a high level of responsibility which will include managing and administering medication, reviewing and updating resident care plans, as well as mentoring less experienced staff, whilst leading by example as an integral part of the Care Team. This is a busy role where the highest level of care must be delivered to ensure our residents' needs are met.
Key Responsibilities:- To provide the highest level of personal care and attention to residents, following individual care plans carefully and ensuring that all contact is polite, friendly, warm and supportive.
- To act as a key worker for a named group of residents, ensuring that these responsibilities are carried out in full (as defined in the training manual).
- To understand and comply with statutory and legal requirements which are relevant such as Health & Safety, COSHH, all aspects of the Health & Social Care Act, to maintain a safe environment throughout the home.
- To liaise with other care professionals relating to the care needs of the residents.
- To always be alert to residents' physical and mental well-being, immediately reporting any changes in a resident's condition to a senior person on duty, and to accurately maintain and update residents' records as required.
- To respect and maintain confidentiality of residents' personal information at all times, this includes residents' behaviour and actions and any incidents that may occur in the course of day-to-day care.
- Responsible for making and changing beds, tidying residents' rooms (with the residents' permission), undertaking light cleaning duties as needed and generally assisting in ensuring that the home is kept clean, pleasant and welcoming at all times.
- Helping to serve meals and drinks at meal times and other times when required, taking care to present meals and refreshments in an appealing way, with polite and courteous service.
- To be understanding with residents who need assistance with eating and drinking and provide the appropriate level of support and help.
You will be expected to work on a permanent rolling rota of three consecutive shifts on, followed by three consecutive shifts off with the following shift options: Full Time 08:00-20:00 (days), totalling to an average of 42 hours per week.
Hourly Rate of Pay: £15.46 per hour (Days)
We will offer FULL Induction Training Programme, PAID Breaks, FULLY FUNDED Blue Light Card, FULLY FUNDED Enhanced DBS Check, Refer a Friend BONUS Scheme, Uniform Tunic PROVIDED, PAY Day Breakfast, FREE Meal on Shift.
Are you a friendly, hard-working individual, with excellent communication skills that enjoys working in a fast-paced environment? Then we'd love to hear from you!
Our screening and recruitment process is conducted in line with Crystal Care Collections' Safeguarding Policy. To apply, please use the form below.
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