At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to provide top-notch care for residents and ensure their dignity.
- Company: Award-winning care group known for outstanding service and support.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension, health support, flexible hours, and training opportunities.
- Other info: Join a friendly team with great growth potential and rewards for your hard work.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of elderly residents while developing your career.
- Qualifications: NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care or working towards it, plus care experience.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
St Philip's Care is dedicated to providing outstanding care to our clients, and we are an award‑winning company, having been named 'The most outstanding care group in the UK' and ‘The most outstanding Residential Care Management Team in the UK’. The role of being a senior carer is an important and valued role within the Health & Social Care industry. You will lead, develop and co‑ordinate a team of care workers to provide the highest standards of care to our residents, ensuring the dignity of the residents is always maintained.
Responsibilities:
- Understanding and providing the requirements for “normal” health and to have insight into the effects on the client and family when continued care is needed.
- To assist the client in any area of his/her daily care needs which they would normally undertake themselves if they were able to do so.
- To participate in holistic caring activities.
- Care for all clients’ needs as required with the aim of optimising their independence.
- Ensure a system is in place that promotes residents’ participation in the planning and reviewing of care.
- To be responsible for the care planning process, maintaining appropriate medication and care delivery for a designated group of service users.
- To understand the right of the individual to confidentiality.
- Moving and handling, dressing, and assisting residents in their daily hygiene and dressing needs.
- Observing and reporting any changes in residents’ condition.
- Report to Manager any hazard or unsafe equipment that may be injurious to the health and safety of staff, residents, and visitors.
- To attend any in-service training arranged as part of staff development and mandatory training, which is a legal requirement.
- Ensure service is delivered in accordance with all relevant policies, procedures and practices.
Desired Qualifications:
- NVQ 3 /MA L3 in Health and Social Care or working towards it.
- Previous experience as a senior in a Residential Care or Nursing Home.
- A passion for care of the elderly.
- Experience of Medication Administration.
Benefits:
- A supportive, inclusive, friendly working environment.
- The opportunity to progress and gain further qualifications “learn while you earn!”.
- 4‑weekly pay periods.
- Full training given.
- Paid induction and shadow shifts.
- Paid holiday.
- Flexible opportunities to fit around your life.
- Rewards scheme for all staff.
- Refer a friend bonus scheme worth £100.00.
Senior Care Assistant Nights - Bank in Hawick employer: ST PHILIPS CARE CALEDONIA LTD
At St Philip's Care, we pride ourselves on being an award-winning employer, recognised as 'The most outstanding care group in the UK'. Our Senior Care Assistants enjoy a supportive and inclusive work culture in Grimsby, with ample opportunities for professional growth through training and development. Join our close-knit team where your contributions are valued, and experience a rewarding career dedicated to enhancing the lives of our residents.
Contact Details:
ST PHILIPS CARE CALEDONIA LTD Recruitment Team
