Senior Care Assistant

The Greatham Foundation, previously known as the Hospital of God has a long and proud history of working with vulnerable people living in the North East of England. Established in 1273 by Bishop Robert de Stichell to help poor and elderly people, throughout the centuries we have taken this founding ethos and developed into a modern organisation meeting a range of 21st century needs.

Job summary

You’ll be NVQ Level 3 qualified with a good understanding of medication management and CQC compliance, and a commitment to providing safe, effective, person-centred care.

If you’re a compassionate care professional who leads by example and takes pride in supporting others, we’d love to hear from you.

Location: Stichell House Residential Care Home, Greatham, Hartlepool

Hours: Average of 30 hours per week on a rota basis. Mondays to Sundays (including Bank Holidays).

Job Description (Summary)

• To act as Senior in charge, ensuring high standards of care to residents.
• To administer residents’ medication in accordance with The Greatham Foundation medication policies and procedures. Also ensure that the policy for the storage and administration of medication is adhered to.
• To be responsible for the effective deployment and supervision of staff within the care team, ensuring all tasks are completed during the period of duty and residents receive the required care.
• To maintain a system of care planning and review which meets the physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs of each resident and to ensure that this system is supported by an effective recording system.
• To ensure that care practices accord with The Greatham Foundation policies including the policies and rules contained within the employee handbook and to take appropriate action in reporting any issues to the Manager or Duty Manager.
• To observe pre-admission assessments carried out by the Manager and or Duty Manager, ensuring the needs of prospective resident can be met.
• To be involved in the system for the protection of vulnerable adults.
• To maintain effective working relationships with officers of the local authority and health professionals who may visit the home from time to time.
• To promote social activities within Stichell House that are in accordance with residents’ wishes and support residents to take part.
• To be involved with the manager and duty managers ensuring the provision of appropriate health care arrangements for each resident in terms of medical care, dental care, chiropody and ophthalmic care.
• To undertake on call duties in the absence of Duty managers.

Person Specification (Summary)

• NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care
• At least three years’ experience of working with older adults and understanding complex needs in a similar care setting, including medication administration.
• Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship as we have fully allocated our certificates of sponsorship.

Job Location

Greatham, Hartlepool

Job Type

Care Worker

Key job requirements

• Enhanced full DBS

Qualifications required?

Yes

Wage and Hours

• Rate: £14.13 per hour
• Hours: Average of 30-40 hours per week on a rota basis.