Senior Care Assistant

Bradwell Hall & Trentham House Now Recruiting Care Assistants

Senior Care Assistant (Day or Night Shift) Ofqual NVQ 2 or 3

**Unfortunately we are not currently providing Sponsorship**

Bradwell Hall Nursing Home and Woodview Care Home are currently recruiting for experienced Senior Care Assistants to work within our Nursing Home's. We are looking for Senior Care Assistants on Day shift to join the team and provide care and support to residents living within our large Nursing Home's based in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire.

The successful applicant will be contracted to either full time hours per week dependent upon flexibility working 08.00am - 08:00pm shifts or 8.00pm - 8.00am. Working 2, 3 or 4 shifts per week are dependent upon contracted hours over a 7 day working rota.

The successful applicant must be willing to take turns of weekend work and demonstrate good levels of flexibility.

£500.00 Welcome Bonus upon successful completion of 6 months employment. *Permanent employment with a minimum weekly contract of 22 hours per week.

Pay rate is £13.10 per hour for Senior Care Assistants with the Ofqual NVQ 2 & 3 qualification.

Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK and be within commutable distance to Bradwell Hall Nursing Home and Woodview Care Home. Unfortunately we cannot consider candidates that do not meet these criteria at this time.

Overview of what the home provides:

• Care for residents who have an illness or medical condition requiring frequent medical attention supervised day and night by registered nurses
• Specialist care and support for residents who have been diagnosed with dementia at various stages
• Care and support to elderly residents within a residential setting
• End of life care, treatment and support for residents and families

Your role and responsibilities:

The role of a Senior Care Assistant is to give direct patient care as directed by a trained Nurse and support the resident in his/her plan of care.

Previous experience working as a Senior Care Assistant is essential.

Duties will include:

• Assist residents with all aspects of personal care e.g. washing, dressing, toileting etc
• Assist residents with mobility - including hoisting
• Assist residents with eating and drinking, communication and joining in social activities
• Assist nurses with preparation of a resident for treatment
• Complete all documentation as requested by the unit manager/nurse
• Maintain a clean and safe environment within the nursing home
• Ensure all policies and guidelines are followed by care assistants
• Act as a mentor to all new care assistants and ensure they are working to their role
• Attend all in house training as required
• Report any issues or changes in a residents condition to the nurse in charge

Qualities we look for in our carers:

• Flexibility
• Reliable
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Caring and compassionate
• Willing to learn new skills
• Work independently/part of a team
• Approachable
• Ability to prioritise work load
• Good leadership skills

Experience|Skills:

NB: In order to be considered for this role you will need to have at least 12 months experience working as a Senior Care Assistant in a Care or Nursing Home setting.

The applicant will ideally have NVQ Level 2 or 3 Ofqual certificate in Health & Social Care.

Additional training and uniform provided, DBS fee paid upfront for the successful applicant.

Please apply by forwarding your C.V or for more information please call 01782 667 808

Due to the large number of applications the home receives only considered applicants will be contacted

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £13.10 per hour

Expected hours: 22 – 48 per week

Additional pay:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Reference ID: SCA

Seniority Level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

• Part-time

Job Function

• Other
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care