Residential Care Home Senior Care Assistant Days in Brigg

Salary: £15.61ph plus incentives

Hours: Full Time Permanent Contract (7.30am-7.45pm, x3-4 shifts per week to include alternate weekends)

Location: Orchard Court Care Home, Brigg, DN20 8DL

Do you want to make a difference in the care sector? Do you want to work for a mission- and values-led organisation where you can thrive, meet your potential, and be recognised and rewarded for the work you do? Here at Jasmine Healthcare, we try to do everything possible in line with our mission to “prioritise our people”, as we believe that the happiness of our residents is dependent on the engagement and wellbeing of our team.

What Jasmine Healthcare offers:

• Pay Increase – Top quartile market salaries and Annual Performance related pay increases of up to 8% in addition to any cost-of-living increase.
• Annual Leave - 28 Days including Bank Holidays.
• Nest Pension Scheme and 3% matched contribution.
• Bonusly Points - These are exchangeable for various vouchers or cash via PayPal and are earned by obtaining recognition from your colleagues i.e. good mandatory training, good attendance, and various other ways you contribute positively to the team and our residents' lives.
• Training - All relevant qualifications are fully funded to help you progress and we will reward you with a financial bonus of up to £500.
• Refer a Friend - £500 worth of Bonusly points for referring a suitable team member.
• Meals - Enjoy low-cost meals at just £1 per course while on shift.
• Short Notice shift incentives.
• Employee Assistance Programme - Access to free counselling and valuable well-being advice 24/7.
• Fully expensed DBS check and uniforms.

About Orchard Court Care Home:

Orchard Court is located near the centre of Brigg. The home is set around a former coaching inn which has been selectively extended in keeping with its character. This provides the homeliness that Jasmine seeks for its homes, whilst still providing modern living accommodation. The home provides personal care including dementia care for 39 residents.

Role Responsibilities as a Senior Care Assistant:

• Providing the highest possible levels of care in supporting and assisting our residents in all aspects of daily living.
• Responsibility for promoting our resident’s independence with a focus on choice, dignity and respect, alongside promoting their physical and emotional wellbeing and to give input during shift handovers.
• Leading your shift to ensure high standards are maintained, and other members of the team feel supported.
• Completing the daily medication rounds and document consistently without errors or any issues being picked up on the medication audits, ensuring the daily charts are completed to a high standard by all team members on all shifts you’ll be responsible for leading.
• Promoting good practice in all aspects of care, and challenge poor practice from other team members.
• Ensure one to ones for all care and support team members are done every two months and investigate complaints and concerns as directed by the Home Manager.

Role Requirements as a Senior Care Assistant:

• Relevant Professional qualification (e.g., Registered Nurse or NVQ/Diploma minimum level 3 in Health and Social Care).
• Minimum of two years’ experience as a Care Assistant in residential/nursing home setting.
• Awareness of the principles of Person-Centred Care Planning.
• Understanding of the prevention of abuse of vulnerable adults, recognition of the signs of abuse and procedures to follow in the event of an allegation of abuse.
• Reside within 30 minutes of the Home.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Leadership and people skills.
• A caring and nurturing attitude.
• Positive and enthusiastic outlook.
• Time management skills.
• Written and oral communication skills.