Overview
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This role is based at Phoenix Park Care Village, in the heart of Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire. The Care Village has been designed to cater to the needs of 146 residents across three buildings. Residents may have age-related health conditions, physical disabilities, and mental health conditions, with some living with Dementia and requiring one-to-one personal support to maintain independence. Candidates should be patient, understanding and respectful of residents’ individual abilities.
This role offers a good work-life balance with regular set shift patterns across a 7-day week. In return for commitment to our residents, we offer a range of benefits including:
* Hourly pay ranging from £13.30 to £14.33 per hour, depending on qualification level
* Opportunities to learn and progress with support from our Quality Matters team
* Fully funded DBS
* Comprehensive Holiday Pay scheme that rewards commitment to care
* Refer a Friend scheme up to £250 per successful candidate
Responsibilities
* Lead, manage and support your care team to ensure high-quality care and service for all residents
* Regularly review care plans and conduct continuous assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of residents’ care
* Engage with residents in conversation that respects their dignity and communication needs
* Administer and record medication as prescribed, with accurate monitoring of drug doses
* Preserve and promote each resident’s dignity and independence
* Encourage residents to achieve the highest possible quality of life
* Support residents in discussions about their daily living arrangements
* Assist with residents’ personal care where necessary
What we’re looking for
To be successful in this role, you will have a genuine caring nature and a desire to make a real difference for our residents. Prior experience as a Care Assistant or Support Worker is essential. Leadership or supervisory experience is not essential, as full training and mentoring are provided. Our residents typically have age-related conditions, life-limiting health conditions, and physical disabilities requiring dignified support. Candidates should be patient, understanding and respectful of residents’ individual abilities.
If you have the skills and experience to become our Senior Care Assistant, please click on the apply button and we’ll be in touch.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Other
Industries
* Hospitals and Health Care
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