Care Assistant - Nights

Overview

Our stunning care home Formby Manor Care Centre is a purpose-built facility located in Formby, Merseyside. The home is registered to provide care to 76 residents with a variety of needs including residential, nursing and dementia residential. The home reflects the New Care vision of delivering the highest standards of safety, comfort and care. The home meets all CQC requirements and provides safety, comfort and care to residents with a variety of care needs. We invest in our homes to enhance the experience of our residents. The include OOMPH, an award-winning activities and wellbeing programme. We have introduced electronic medication administration records across the group. Formby Manor also features acoustic monitoring and silent nurse call systems. New Care has had zero agency usage for over five years, employing a permanent staff team to ensure continuity of care and relationships where staff know residents well.

Across New Care, all staff are paid at least the national minimum wage or above.

Role Responsibilities

• To deliver “hands on” care to residents in a person-centred way.
• Support residents to enjoy a good quality of life.
• Model best practice when delivering care.
• Assist residents in all aspects of their physical, emotional and spiritual care needs in line with agreed care plans.
• Contribute to the daily records of residents.
• Contribute to effective teamwork and undertake tasks delegated to you efficiently and effectively.
• Take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of adults that the post holder is responsible for or comes into contact with.

Skills and experience required

• Experience at Care Assistant level in a care environment is preferable.
• Care certificate or equivalent, or a willingness to achieve this within the first 12 months of employment.
• Evidence of good care practice knowledge relating to the care of older people.
• Demonstrate a sound knowledge of the 6 principles of care and how they underpin the delivery of care in a residential/Nursing setting.
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a team.
• Demonstrate self-motivation and confidence.

The Benefits

• Opportunities to progress through our career paths into more senior and management roles.
• Bank holiday and overtime enhancements.
• 5.6 weeks annual leave per annum.
• Paid DBS.
• Uniform provided.
• Paid training.
• Refer a friend referral scheme (for specific roles).
• Excellent induction programme for new starters.
• A rewarding career with opportunities to progress within the company.
• Ongoing support and training for nationally recognised qualifications.
• A competitive rate of pay.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Wellbeing programmes.
• Recognition awards – employee of the month and golden tickets.
• Ongoing career development.
• Travel plan – walk or ride a bike and receive a free meal that day.

About New Care

The care philosophy of New Care aims to ensure all residents maintain the highest level of independence and achieve their full potential, whether physical, intellectual, emotional or social. We believe this is achieved by providing professional, person-centred care, nurturing each resident individually by understanding their needs. The health, well-being and happiness of our residents is always our number one priority.

Each New Care home is purpose-built and designed with residents in mind. The interior design is luxurious, yet comfortable and practical.

The company ethos “To celebrate the wonder of people” relates to all those who are part of the New Care family—including residents, their families and friends, staff members and professional visitors. Ultimately, we want residents to live their lives to the fullest and to be proud of their home, inviting family and friends to visit.

This position is subject to a DBS check