Overview
Parkside Care Home, Parkside Road, Reading, RG30 2DP. CQC rating: Good. Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.7 / 10. Perm contract. 33 hours available on nights. Parkside care home offers comfortable nursing and residential care for anyone over 18. Short stay options are available if you’re in need of recovery or respite. The home is able to offer palliative and Parkinson’s care.
The purpose-built home is spacious, bright and airy, with pleasant and well-tended gardens. The home focuses on person-centred care, upholding residents’ dignity, respect and independence. Activity coordinators help ensure there are plenty of activities for residents to enjoy. All bedrooms have ensuite facilities with a 24-hour call system, many with views of the gardens. Meals are freshly prepared daily and tailored to residents’ individual preferences.
Role
Senior Care Assistant
Location
Parkside Care Home, Parkside Road, Reading, RG30 2DP
Salary
£12.25 - £13.25 per hour depending on experience
Responsibilities
* Day-to-day responsibility for running a unit
* Support with clinical duties, including observing, assisting the nurse to administer medication, review care plans and accurate record keeping
* Drive and manage a team of Care Assistants; responsible for all shift handovers
* Assist with training and supervision of new staff to ensure they feel welcomed and supported
* Build relationships with residents, their families, and external teams such as GPs and District Nurses
* Assist residents with a range of personal care duties
Key Skills / Qualifications
* NVQ3 in care or working towards it; support available to complete the qualification
* Motivated, positive, strong interpersonal skills, and ability to work in a close-knit team
* Experience in the role and knowledge of its rewards and challenges; a passion for delivering personalised, dignified care
Benefits
* Comprehensive wellbeing programme and flexible working arrangements
* Annual holiday entitlement (28 days, pro-rata) and sick pay scheme
* Free meals on every shift
* Wagestream – early access to earned wages
* Long service rewards, pension plans, and other benefits
* Parental leave schemes and menopause support
* Discounts at gyms and fitness facilities
Why Bupa? We are a health insurer and provider focused on helping people live longer, healthier lives. We champion diversity and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and offers reasonable adjustments in recruitment as needed.
Location Status: On site
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