Senior Care Assistant
This is a fantastic opportunity to join our hardworking team at The Mayfields residential care home in Long Stratton.
Details
- Created 10 September 2024
- Closing date 30 November 2024
- Pay £14 per hour
- Hours 33 per week
- Reference NCCJ-61962
- Working Pattern Full Time Part Time
- Vacancy Category Supervisor/Team leader
- Service type Palliative care and end of life care Residential care services Respite care
- Area Norwich
- Service users Older people aged 65+
- Driving licence required No
- Overseas Sponsorship Licence Offered No
- Does the role involve personal care? Yes
Description
Senior Care Assistants
Full time/part time hours available, shifts 7pm-7am, at an hourly rate of £14.00.
You will be working alongside our dedicated and warm-hearted team providing a high standard of care to our residents. All you need is an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or be working towards this.
Beyond fulfilling basic needs, Senior Care Assistants foster meaningful connections with residents. Engage them in stimulating activities, offer emotional support during challenging moments, and create a sense of companionship.
Key responsibilities:
Ensure that a detailed handover is taken/given at the end of each shift so to provide continuity and knowledge.
Promote a caring environment conductive to the physical and emotional need of the residents.
Maintain adequate staff numbers on shift, including determining future staffing needs.
Provide a safe and secure environment for residents, staff members and visitors.
As a Senior Care Assistant, you'll oversee and train other care assistants.
Manage resident schedules, write care plans, and collaborate with doctors and healthcare professionals.
Assist with personal care and hygiene tasks, dressing, bathing, and using hoists.
Administer medication.
Maintain records of care and incidents.
Create a caring and warm environment, conducive to physical and emotional needs.
Benefits and culture:
Ongoing training and development; including fully funded diplomas up to NVQ level 5.
Variety - no two days are the same!
Excellent employment benefits
Long term career opportunities
Annual Leave 28 days
FlexEarn - providing you with the opportunity to withdraw a portion of your wages in advance of payday, to increase your choice and financial wellbeing.
No DBS fees.
Employee assistance program to support your health and wellbeing.
Blue Light Card offering a number of discounts across retail and hospitality.
Refer a friend scheme - earn up to £400
Being part of an award-winning organisation
We are a family owned, fun organisation that lives by our WE CAN company values - We are one big family, Everything we do is from the heart, Caring is our passion, Always have fun, Nothing is too much.
Job Benefits
- Company uniform
- Contributory pension scheme
- Free enhanced DBS check
- Free parking on site
- Refer a friend Scheme
- Retailer discounts
- Training funding and support
- Well-being initiatives
Locations
Contact details
Name Castlemeadow Care
Address
THE MAYFIELDS CARE HOME
SWAN LANE
THARSTON
NORWICH
NR15 2UY
United Kingdom
Website https://castlemeadowcare.co.uk/