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HERITAGE CARE LTD
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Amersham, Buckinghamshire
Senior Care Assistant
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Salary: £9.21 per hour |
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Overview
Senior Care Assistant The Croft – Amerhsam Buckinghamshire Salary: £9.21 per hour Hours: Full Time – 35 hours per week The Croft is a modern purpose-built registered care home in Amersham with specially designed accommodation for up to 64 older people. All rooms are en-suite and can be personalised with people’s own effects to create a real home-from-home environment. Accommodation is arranged in four self-contained living areas all of which are comfortably and attractively furnished. The Croft provides person centred care and support to older people and to those living with dementia. Our team are able to support residents to live as independent a life as any health condition will allow. Our Senior Care Assistant candidate will have: Care Certificate, or QCF Diploma in Health & Social Care Level 2 or related qualification would be an asset with a willingness to complete Level 3. Good written skills to review and write care plans Able to attend senior 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 suite. 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 Care Team Leader 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 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 are offering 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: 2 years (Preferred) Licence: Driving License (Preferred) NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (Preferred) This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89936091