Senior Care Assistant - Days
Sheffield Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 7LL
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Job Type: Permanent | Job Category: Senior Carer | Shift Type: Days | Closing Date: 30 May 2025 | Pay: £13.80 per hour
Extraordinary People, Exceptional Care
Senior Care Assistant
Are you a Senior Care Assistant looking to further develop your skills? Our Senior Care Assistants play a key role in ensuring each person living within our homes receives the care they need to live a fulfilling life.
Rates of pay:
* NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care: £12.81 per hour
* NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care: £13.80 per hour
Shifts: Days - Part-time and Full-time shifts available, 22hrs – 44hrs per week
Introduction to the role
Orchard Care Homes is committed to delivering high-quality, individualized care. Our focus is on appropriate medication management and meaningful activities for residents.
As a Senior Care Assistant, you will assess individual needs, develop person-centered care plans, and ensure medical, physical, and emotional needs are met. Additional training on medication administration is provided to ensure competency.
Previous experience in Older People’s care or dementia care is preferred. A Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care is desirable, but Level 2 qualified candidates will be supported to achieve Level 3 through our career pathway.
Main Duties:
* Assess, plan, deliver, and evaluate high standards of personalized nursing care.
* Ensure residents are treated with respect and dignity, respecting their privacy, independence, and choices.
* Lead, support, and develop the care team.
* Maintain excellent communication with residents, families, and external professionals.
Benefits:
* Access to Blue Light Discount Card & App
* Training and career progression opportunities from day one
* Awards and recognition schemes such as ‘Making a Difference’
* Free uniform and parking
* Confidential support via our 24/7 Employee Support Hub
About Orchard Care Homes
Located within walking distance of the Parish Church and River Rother, Riverdale Residential Care Home offers specialist residential and dementia care in a warm environment.
Orchard Care Homes has over 15 years of experience in caring for older adults and is dedicated to serving the local community with the highest standards of care.
Riverdale Care Home in Chesterfield
Welcome to Riverdale Care Home! We provide residential dementia care, dementia nursing, and short-term respite care.
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