At a Glance
- Tasks: Support residents' independence and improve their mobility while providing compassionate care.
- Company: Join Handsale Ltd, a family-owned healthcare company with over 35 years of experience.
- Benefits: Earn £15.50 per hour, enjoy 28 days holiday, and access excellent training and support.
- Other info: Be part of a reputable team that values quality, trust, and community engagement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in residents' lives while working in a supportive and caring environment.
- Qualifications: SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care and experience in safe handling of medicines required.
The predicted salary is between 32200 - 40000 £ per year.
We are actively hiring for professional and experienced Senior Care Assistant to join our team. We also have a full-time role for 39.5 hours/week. Flexibility to work between days and nights as required.
Responsibilities include:
- Promote independence & improve mobility of residents for your specific unit or department.
- Support training and supervision of junior and new Staff Members in all aspects of their work in the Care Centre, under the supervision of senior Staff Members.
- Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting/assisting Clients, when required, with all aspects of daily living.
- Assist Clients in all aspects of their care needs (e.g. physical, emotional, and spiritual).
- Provide supervision and attention when needed, ensuring Clients retain their comfort and dignity.
- Pay particular attention to assisting Clients who have limited mobility or physical/learning difficulties making the best use of aids provided.
- Closely monitor Clients who may be confused and/or who have behavioural problems.
- Assist in the promotion of continence.
- Assist in the delivery of care for Clients who are dying or who have a progressive illness.
- Assist with last offices.
- Complete, observe, & review care planning needs for Clients, and complete written daily records as instructed and in line with the Company’s policies and procedures.
- Assist in the framework of social activities by interacting with Clients and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the Care Centre.
- Carry out regular checks on Clients at intervals determined by senior Staff Members.
- Make and change beds, ensure that rooms are clean and tidy, and commodes are empty, in line with the Care Centre’s disposal of waste policy.
- Ensure the Care Centre’s resources are used appropriately.
- Participate, promote and engender the quality culture of Handsale Care Group by adhering to Quality Assurance Systems.
Qualifications and Skills:
- SVQ Level 3 or above OR Equivalent in Health and Social Care (Must have).
- Experience of Safe Handling of Medicines (Must have).
- Team Supervision / Care Unit management.
- Satisfactory CRB / DBS checks.
Benefits include:
- Highly Competitive rates of pay (£15.50 hourly).
- 28 days holiday entitlement (FT equivalent).
- Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme.
- An excellent range of services available via our business partner Simply Health to encourage a healthy and motivated workforce.
- Excellent training and support.
- Established, Reputable, Forward Thinking Employer.
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