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Cornerstone Healthcare is looking for experienced and passionate Senior Care Assistant to join our award-winning team at The Burren. The Burren is a brand-new purpose-built service location South Bristol, providing high quality care & supporting residents with varying complex neurological, mental health & dementia care needs provided in a comfortable and safe living environment. Our approach focuses on individualised care, considering the whole persons unique strengths and challenges, rather than just the diagnosis.
What do you need?
- Minimum of 3 years' experience working in Care within the UK (essential)
- At least 12 months' experience supporting individuals with complex dementia, mental health conditions, neurological conditions, or acquired brain injuries supporting rehabilitation and recovery.
- Management experience
- NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care with the view of completing Level 3 following probation (essential)
- Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues, residents, and their families
- A caring and empathetic approach to residents and their visitors
- Effective communication skills (both written and verbal)
What hours will you work?
Week A: 3 shifts
Week B: 4 shifts
Total hours per week: 38.5
Day & Night shifts available. Weekend work will be required. xgikmsk
What will you be doing?
- Prioritising workload of the care team, seeking advice from the nurse in charge where necessary
- Participate in meetings including staff meetings, case reviews, clinical reviews, as prescribed by the Nurse in charge
- Observe resident progress against planned goals and report changes in the residents' condition or care needs to a registered nurse
- Supporting all aspects of daily living including personal care, mealtimes and social activities
- Helping residents to remain as independent as possible
- Respecting residents right of choice, privacy and dignity at all times
Benefits package worth up to £5,000
- Enhanced pay rates for overtime and bank holidays
- Subsidised lunch available daily
- Free DBS and parking
- Free uniform laundered for you on site ready for your next shift
- Monthly overtime raffle – receive a ticket for each overtime shift completed and the winner will receive an additional £200 in their pay packet
- Full range of courses provided by the company, including NAPPI training
- Opportunities to be enrolled onto a government funded RQF Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care
- Paid for e-learning and training
- Reward and recognition through vouchers and cash incentives for Christmas and long service
- Refer a friend scheme – up to £1,000 (depending on role)
- Paid for company events
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Senior Healthcare Assistant in Bristol employer: Cornerstone Healthcare
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