Senior Care Assistant

Recruiter
Anonymous
Location
Bath
Salary
Competitive
Posted
19 Apr 2017
Closes
02 May 2017
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Senior Care Assistant - 39 hours - GBP10.92/hr - Bath - Permanent

You will be working for a charitable organisation who put the needs of the 33 residents and its staff first, this home is rated at Good by the CQC, 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.

The home hosts beautifully kept grounds of its own, close to the centre of Bath and the city's famous Royal Crescent.

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 participate in the formulation and maintenance of individual care plans for each resident and administer medication to residents as prescribed, accurately maintaining appropriate records for both.
• 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
• Two years minimum experience of working in a social care environment
• Ideally have a NVQ3 in Health and Social Care, QCF or equivalent.
• Supervisory/leadership skills
• Willingness to develop new skills

Details
• 39 Hours a week (fixed 2 week rolling rota) with every other weekend off.
• GBP10.92 per hour
• Permanent Contract
• Excellent public transport links and central location.

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