Job Overview
Job Title: Senior Care Assistant - Days
Salary: £14.80ph plus incentives
Hours: Full Time - 7am-7pm, 3-4 days a week to include alternate weekends
Location: Edwinstowe, NG21 9PA
Employer: Nightingale Nursing & Care Home, owned by Jasmine Healthcare
What can Jasmine offer you?
In line with its Mission, Jasmine prioritises our people to ensure the happiness of our residents through the engagement and wellbeing of our team. Jasmine offers the following to those who perform this valuable role:
* Salary – We pay top quartile market salaries
* Pay Rises – Annual performance related pay increases of up to 8% in addition to any cost of living increase
* Holiday – 28 days including Bank Holidays
* Pension – NEST Pension Scheme with 3% employer contribution
* Bonusly Points – Earned by recognition, training, attendance and positive contributions; exchangeable for vouchers or cash via PayPal
* Training – All relevant qualifications fully funded, with a financial bonus of up to £500 on progression
* Refer a friend incentive – Up to £1,000 for referring a suitable team member
* Meals – Low-cost meals on shift (£1 per course)
* Short Notice shift incentives
* Employee Assistance Programme – Free counselling and wellbeing advice 24/7
* DBS check – We pay for this
* Uniform – Provided as needed
Note: Team Members under 21 will be paid at £1.00 per hour less, which is above the National Minimum Wage guidelines for this age group.
A little about Nightingale Nursing & Care Home:
Nightingale Nursing & Care Home is based in the centre of Edwinstowe, near Mansfield. The home is purpose-built, homely, with garden areas and provides personal, nursing and dementia care to 49 residents.
Competencies for Senior Care Assistant:
* Ability to work under pressure
* Leadership skills
* Excellent people skills
* A caring and nurturing attitude
* Positive and enthusiastic outlook
* Good time management skills
* Good written and oral communication skills
* Prepared to take on extra training as required
Day to Day Responsibilities for Senior Care Assistant:
* Provide the highest possible levels of care in supporting and assisting residents in all aspects of daily living
* Promote residents’ independence with a focus on choice, dignity and respect; support physical and emotional wellbeing and contribute to shift handovers
* Lead your shift to maintain high standards and support other team members
* Complete daily medication rounds, document accurately, and ensure daily charts are completed to a high standard
* Promote good practice in all aspects of care, challenge poor practice, conduct one-to-one sessions every two months, and investigate complaints as directed by the Home Manager
Essential Requirements for Senior Care Assistant:
* Relevant professional qualification (e.g., Registered Nurse or NVQ minimum level 3)
* At least two years’ experience as a Care Assistant in a residential or nursing home
* Knowledge of the principles of Person-Centred Care Planning
* Live within 30 minutes of the Home
Preferred Requirements for Senior Care Assistant:
* At least one year’s experience in a similar role in a residential or nursing home
* NVQ Level 4 in Adult Health and Social Care or above
* Conducting effective person-centred one-to-ones
A little about Jasmine:
By prioritising our people, Jasmine aims to provide the highest standards of care to as many elderly residents as possible.
Join us for a rewarding career where you’ll be supported, recognised, and truly appreciated!
Apply today, and we’ll get back to you within one working day!
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