Company Benefits
* Excellent rate of pay - £14.32 - £17.14 per hour (Living Wage employer)
* Optional overtime paid at time + 33% (£19.05 - £22.80 per hour)
* Permanent full or part time or staff bank opportunities available
* Enhanced sick pay covering up to 28 weeks
* Fully funded stakeholder pension scheme
* Up to 33 days annual leave entitlement
* Long service holidays and awards
* Free parking on site
* Staff retail and leisure discounts through our benefits hub
* Rolling programme of mandatory training
* Structured career development opportunities up to Team Leader level
* Friendly, stable and supportive management and head office team
* "Recommend a Friend" scheme - £1000 for Nurses, £500 for Care Assistants
* Positive reputation with lower staff turnover than sector average
* Well‑run nursing homes with positive care inspection grades
* More flexible working patterns available via staff bank team
Job Purpose
To provide professional clinical nursing to all residents whilst delivering strong leadership, abiding by the NMC’s code of professional conduct and supporting the Home Manager in the daily running of the Nursing Home.
Main Responsibilities
* Promote the highest standards of care within the nursing home
* Uphold residents’ rights to privacy, dignity and choice
* Provide a safe and healthy environment for residents, staff and visitors
* Adhere to SSSC Code of Conduct
* Set a good example at all times in respect of dress, manner, hygiene and behaviour
* Report any injuries, disease or dangerous practice to all relevant personnel
* Maintain correctly written records as required by the company and statutory bodies
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
* Minimum 1 year care experience within any care of the elderly setting (e.g., nursing home, hospital or community based). Student nurses welcomed.
* Experience may be considered for those without experience if they have good reasons for working in the care sector and depending on skill mix.
* For Principal Carer level posts: SVQ 3 essential along with team leadership experience.
* Experience working with elderly people and knowledge of dementia, delivering clinical support.
* Time management and prioritisation of workload for self and team.
* Ability to problem‑solve and manage diverse situations effectively in a nursing home setting.
* Strong oral and written communication skills, especially report writing.
* Ability to deal with variety of issues and respond appropriately.
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