Senior Care Assistant

Senior Care Assistant Swan House – Winslow Buckinghamshire Salary: £9.21ph Hours: 35 hours per week & 30 hours per week available Swan House is a small registered care home providing residential care for 32 older people, situated in the heart of Winslow and is now looking to recruit a new Senior Care Assistant. The home offers a warm and welcoming environment and care is provided in two self-contained living areas, each with their own 24-hour staff teams. One of these living areas is able to provide a higher level of support and is designed for older people living with dementia. The home offers daily activities for residents lead by a dedicated activity coordinator. Visitors and families can also enjoy the accessible grounds and gardens. Our ideal Senior Care Assistant candidate will have: Care Certificate, or QCF Diploma in Health & Social Care Level 2 or related qualification would be an asset. Able to attend team meetings on a regular basis to feedback information on the progress of individual service users, and to undertake regular supervisions as required by Heritage Care policy. To support new staff by assisting with their induction training, and where directed, by mentoring. To support the Care Team Leader in the efficient and effective running of the designated House. If appropriate, having successfully completed training, to work as a ‘Shift Leader’. The postholder may be directed from time to time by the appropriate Manager or CTL to carry out other duties and responsibilities commensurate with their post, grade, knowledge and experience. Experience of supporting adults in a care setting or in the community. Empathy, kind hearted and a great team player. A great sense of humour and enjoy having fun An awareness and understanding of high-quality care. Good communication skills, patience and flexibility. An understanding of safeguarding and person-centred support. A flexible working pattern and able to do shift patterns including working alternate weekends. Experience of leading and directing teams to deliver high quality care and support. In return for your hard work, we offer our Senior Care Assistant: 28 days paid holiday (including bank holidays) Ongoing training and progression opportunities Thorough induction, e-learning, classroom training including manual handling, dementia awareness and shadow shifts with experienced members of the team. Flexible working hours To be a part of a company that believes all people are unique and they should be able to lead valued lives in their communities treated with dignity and respect, no matter their age, health condition or disability. Salary: £18,248.00 /year Experience: supervisory: 1 year (Preferred) providing care: 3 years (Preferred) This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89937975