Senior Care Assistant

Responsibilities
We are actively hiring for professional and experienced Senior Care Assistant – Nights to join our team.

We also have FT role for 38.5 hrs/week .

Flexibility to work as per rota is required.

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 Companys policies and procedures.
Assist in 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 Centres disposal of waste policy.
Ensure the Care Centres resources are used appropriately
To participate, promote and engender the quality culture of Handsale Care Group by adhering to Quality Assurance Systems

Qualifications and Skills
You would be an ideal candidate for this role if you are:

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:
Highly Competitive rates of pay (£15.50 hourly).Enhanced rate over contracted hours available as per policy.
28 days holiday entitlement(FT equivalent)
Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme
An excellent range of services available via our business partner Simply Health to encourage healthy and motivated workforce.
Excellent training and support
Established, Reputable, Forward Thinking Employer

About The Company
About Handsale Ltd:
Handsale Ltd is a privately-owned healthcare company that currently owns and operates five Care Homes across England, Wales and Scotland. Founded in 1988 as a family business, Handsale has proudly maintained its family owned and operated structure to this day. Handsale has over 35+ years experience in healthcare and is a well-respected group in the industry. The Company operates 372 beds and employs over 457 people. Each Handsale care home is exactly that a home. They are all situated in carefully chosen areas where their residents can continue to lead fulfilling lives while feeling confident and secure. The homes are run with an ethos based on quality, trust and support. Handsale prides itself on being an integral part of each of the communities it serves.

**We encourage applications from all areas of the community but also under represented groups, which currently include, men and those with a disability.

Balquhidder House- Handsale Ltd
The home caters 65 residents and offers Nursing and Residential care. We care for people those with Dementia & Old Age. Facility & Services we offer are Palliative Care, Respite Care, Convalescent Care, Alzheimers Care, Cancer Care, Stroke, Bipolar/Manic Depression, Cerebral Palsy, Colitis & Crohn\’s Disease and Separate EMI Unit.