Make a difference every day and give back to your community! This role will be based at St Michaels Care Centre, in the heart of Waddington in Lincolnshire. The home has been specially designed to cater to the every need of 40 residents, living with a range of age-related conditions, physical disabilities and mental health conditions, and as such require dignified support from our caring team. Additionally, some of our residents live with Dementia. It is essential that candidates for this role are therefore patient, understanding and respectful of our resident’s individual abilities.
Benefits of becoming our Senior Care Assistant - fixed term:
* Hourly rates of pay ranging from £13.30 to £14.33 per hour dependent upon qualification level
* Opportunities to learn and progress with the support of our dedicated Quality Matters team
* Fully funded DBS
* Comprehensive Holiday Pay scheme that rewards you for your commitment to care
* Fantastic Refer a Friend scheme, offering up to £250 per successful candidate!
* Access to Blue Light Card
Responsibilities of our Senior Care Assistant - fixed term include:
* Leading, managing and supporting your care team ensuring high quality of care and service is always provided to all residents
* Ensuring care plans are regularly reviewed continuous assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of resident’s care
* Engaging with residents in conversation at a level and pace that values the individual and respects their dignity and communication differences
* Administering and recording medication as prescribed, with accurate monitoring of drug dose to the residents in the home
* To ensure that each resident’s dignity and independence is always preserved and promoted
* To encourage each resident to achieve the highest possible quality of life that is right for them
* To encourage and assist residents to participate in any discussion relating to their daily living arrangements
* To assist where necessary with each resident’s personal care
What we’re looking for in our Senior Care Assistant - fixed term: To be successful within this role, you will have a genuine caring nature and a desire to make a real difference for our residents. Prior experience as a Care Assistant or Support worker is essential for this role, though prior leadership or supervisory experience is not essential as full training and mentoring is provided.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. We are committed to making our application process accessible to everyone. If you need any adjustments, please let us know.
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