Overview
Join Our Award-Winning Team at Longfield Care Home. Located on the outskirts of the village of Eglinton and just ten miles from the city of Derry, Longfield Care Home offers a welcoming environment with specialised care for residents across two units. We support 35 General Nursing residents in the Foyle and Faughan Units, alongside 11 Residential Dementia residents in the Moore Suite. Our commitment to excellence was recognised at the 2024 Staff Nursing Awards, where our Home Manager received a Highly Commended for Home Manager of the Year, and our Team Leader won Care Assistant of the Year. If you’re passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care in a supportive and award-winning environment, we’d love to hear from you.
The Role
The Senior Care Assistant role in our Homes is part of a dedicated team essential to the daily operations of the Home. In our Residential Homes and units, this is a leadership role, working closely with the care team to lead on shifts and manage medication. Senior Care Assistants provide high quality care and support to residents in a warm and safe environment. They lead, guide and provide hands-on assistance to ensure residents receive personalised care that meets their individual needs and preferences. Senior Care Assistants also provide emotional support and companionship, fostering meaningful relationships and advocating for the rights and preferences of our residents.
Main Responsibilities
* Provide direct care and support to residents with activities of daily living, including personal care and mobility, in accordance with individual care plans and resident preferences.
* Observe and monitor the wellbeing of residents, promptly referring any unusual physical, mental or emotional occurrences to senior staff or the primary nurse and documenting as appropriate.
* Monitor and allocate work for care assistants.
* Develop and maintain professional relationships with residents, colleagues and visitors; respond promptly and courteously to requests and enquiries.
* Take responsibility for the administration and management of medication, medication audits and storage in line with regulatory requirements.
* Undertake any other duties reasonably required by the Home Manager.
Benefits
* Paid annual leave
* The chance to be part of a growing healthcare company
* Continuous professional development and training
* Values-led culture
* Overtime available at an enhanced rate
* Opportunities for progression
* Pension plan (if applicable)
* Attractive hourly rate
* Access NI
* NISCC reimbursed after qualifying period
* Uniforms and PPE supplied
* Monthly incentives and recognition awards
* Free parking
Requirements
Required Criteria:
* Medications experience within care setting
* The Right to Work in the UK
* Educated to a minimum GCSE/NVQ 3 or above (or similar qualification) with a good standard of English
* Previous Care Experience
Desired Criteria:
* Previous experience in care home setting
* Experience supervising staff
About The Company
We are passionate about providing the highest standards of care in safe, positive and flexible environments, which enable each person who uses our services to achieve their potential. We are committed to providing each employee with a fulfilling working environment, encouraging personal and professional development. We aim to be a first class, independent organisation delivering innovative, collaborative and value for money services. Our ultimate purpose is to work with the people who use our services and their families to enable them to take control of their lives.
Company Culture
We’re always on the lookout for people who care, whether that’s caring for our residents or in roles like laundry, kitchen, administration or maintenance. Our passionate, ever-growing team means you’ll be working with people who pride themselves on the work they do. Each of our Homes and our Head Office work together to achieve something excellent that truly makes a difference in people’s lives. Caring for our residents is at the heart of all we do, and we’d love to have you join the team.
Salary
£13.50 per hour
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Other
Industries
* Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities
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