Dovehaven Care Homes are recruiting for a Senior Care Assistant to join our team at Pennine View Residential Home,Accrington, Working NIGHTS - 4 x 12-hour shifts - 8pm - 8am - alternate weekend availability required.
To see the home follow the link- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4N6iPlpTEDI
Pennine View is a residential care home catering for up to 50 residents. The home specialises in dementia care. The home is maintained to a very high standard and our team provides a secure, happy and welcoming atmosphere for all residents and visitors.
About the Role:
As the Senior Care Assistant, you will be tasked with managing the care team within the Home and ensuring that care staff adhere to CQC guidelines while providing exceptional levels of care to residents. You will promote and deliver high standards of care and supervise and instruct less experienced staff to enable them to fully contribute to the care provided within the Home.
Skills and Experience:
Excellent communication and written skills
Previous experience working within an elderly care setting
Self-motivated, resilient, and well-organised
Team player but able to work on your own initiative
Dependable, able to work well under pressure and flexible to meet the needs of the Home
Previous supervisory experience within a care/nursing home setting and experience of working with the elderly
An NVQ level 3 in health & social care is essential along with a dedicated passion for providing exceptional care
In return we offer:
Career development opportunities
Excellent work environment
Four weekly pay
Paid DBS
Free on-site parking
Free uniform
5.6 weeks of paid annual leave
Pension scheme
Welcome bonus is paid once the 3-month probation is passed.
If you feel you have the right values for our family-run Company, you will be supported by a programme of induction, training, and development throughout your career with us.