About Loveday
Loveday is the UK’s leading provider of luxury senior living and care. We are proud to combine world-class hospitality with exceptional clinical expertise, creating residences that not only feel like five-star hotels but also deliver truly personalised support. Our residences in Kensington, Belgravia, Abbey Road and Esher are designed with elegance, comfort and dignity at their core. Every detail has been carefully considered to ensure our members enjoy outstanding dining, bespoke lifestyle experiences and the highest standards of care, whether they are living with us permanently, staying for recovery or respite, or joining as Day Club members. What makes Loveday unique is our commitment to both excellence and innovation. We continually invest in our people, our environments and our services to set a new benchmark in luxury senior living. Joining Loveday means becoming part of a dedicated, professional and passionate team who share the same goal, to deliver the very best in care and hospitality for our members and their families.
Rewards Package
* Paid breaks
* Company pension plan
* Health Care Cash Plan
* Access to Wagestream platform
* Access to Perkbox, discounts platform
* Opportunities for Training & Development
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
* Discretionary bonus
* Employee Recognition Programmes
* Death in Service benefit
* Scope for progression and promotion within the company as we grow from one Care Home to the development and subsequent opening of four new homes in London.
* Employee Referral Scheme
Main Duties and Responsibilities
* Provide direct care to members supporting and promoting their independence choice, dignity and overall wellbeing.
* Care activities will include but not be restricted to the following.
* Washing, showering, bathing
* Promoting continence and assisting with toileting
* Assisting with dressing
* Assisting with food and fluid intake
* Mobility
* Ensuring that they are aware of and participate in developing Person-Centred Care Plans with the Named Nurse and the Member.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
* Provide direct care to members supporting and promoting their independence choice, dignity and overall wellbeing.
* Care activities will include but not be restricted to the following.
* Washing, showering, bathing
* Promoting continence
* Assisting with dressing
* Assisting with food and fluid intake
* Mobility
* Participate in developing Person-Centred Care Plans
* This role profile is not exhaustive; it will be subject to periodic review and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the business.
Particular attention must be paid to having full awareness of any special support needs, for example:
* Use of moving and handling equipment, wheelchairs and any specific mobility aid required by a member,dietary needs, specialist aids for eating or drinking, and choke risk.
* Care will be provided in line with each member’s Personal Care Plan.
* Ensure all equipment is stored in line with the manufacturers’ instructions and is cleaned and stored appropriately after use.
* Faults must be reported and recorded in the maintenance log, with equipment taken out of action to promote members' safety.
* Participate in members’ activities and events held at the Loveday & Co home.
* Closely monitor and report on members’ daily progress, ensuring all observations and interventions are documented.
* Support and participate in the development of meaningful activities and therapies for members.
* Work flexibility within contracted hours (days, nights, weekends, bank holidays) to ensure resources are used efficiently and, where chosen, sign an opt-out clause under Working Time Directives
Eligibility
In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must either be eligible to live and work in the UK or must obtain permits to work in the UK prior to application. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.
Loveday & Co is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
Working variable hours (on a rota basis) to suit business needs, including evenings and weekends. The ideal candidate will be punctual, hardworking and quick to learn, with a high attention to detail. Excellent communication skills and an outgoing personality and a positive work ethic is ideal for this role as well as good physical stamina & mobility.