Senior Care Assistant

Lowry Recruitment Ltd ,
Leicester, Leicestershire
Salary: £10.41 per hour

Overview

Senior Care Assistant NIGHTS - £10.41/hr – Leicester LE2 – Permanent RATED as good by the CQC You will be working for a charitable organisation who put the needs of the 60 residents and its staff first, whose person-centred approach to care relies on the dedication and passion of our employees, who we expect to go the extra mile to improve the home experience and generate a relaxed and informal community within our homes. Roles available · Senior Care Assistant Nights – 38.5 hour per week - £10.41per hour (NVQ3 or working towards. Must be NVQ 2 Qualified) · PLEASE NOTE - Night Shifts - 8pm-8am, working “3 on 3 off” shift pattern. · Overtime available Key Responsibilities · To provide the highest level of personal care and attention to residents, following individual care plans carefully and ensuring that all contact is polite, friendly, warm and supportive. To act as a key worker for a named group of residents, ensuring that these responsibilities are carried out in full (as defined in the training manual). · To supervise and support the care team, ensuring that the Care Home values of trust, respect and care are always maintained and that each team member treats residents in the way that they would expect to be treated themselves. Person specification (Senior Care Assistant) · Three years minimum experience of working in a Residential or Nursing Home environment · Ideally have a NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care, QCF or equivalent (NVQ 2 is essential). · Supervisory/leadership skills, and a willingness to develop new skills This is a fantastic opportunity, please apply online in the first instance. Please note due to the expected high level of applications, if you do not hear back within 5 working days your application has been unsuccessful. This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89770065