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Methodist Homes
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Hitchin, Hertfordshire
Senior Care Assistant
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Overview
Senior Care Assistant based at Elmside, Hitchin Available Hours: Permanent - Full Time - 39 hours per week. Shift Details: 8:00 - 20:00 plus every other weekend. Commutable from Letchworth, Stevenage, Luton and Local Villages. Would you like to make a positive contribution to benefit older people? You will play an essential role in leading care and ancillary staff members in all aspects of our service to residents, including deputising for senior managers at times. The ability to form positive relationships with residents, their families and professional colleagues is vital. You will need to demonstrate your commitment to good care practise through a QCF or equivalent Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care, and practical experience of caring for older people, as well as the willingness to train to develop further. For more information about the role please review the Job Description here . Please note that interviews may take place prior to the advert closing as and when suitable applications are received. If a suitable candidate is appointed the role may close early, therefore please do not hesitate to submit your application. Situated in the beautiful old market town of Hitchin, close to Stevenage, Elmside care home provides life-enhancing residential and dementia care for up to 63 older people. The plot of land that Elmside is built on was sold to MHA by the local Moss family, well-known in Hitchin for their grocery stores. The Moss family home was replaced by a completely new two storey building, together with an adjacent retirement living with care community, Archers Court Retirement Living apartments . Elmside care home comprises fully furnished single bedrooms that offer en suite facilities rooms for 25 people plus specialist care suites designed for couples, enabling their differing care needs to be met. For more information about the home, please click here .