Overview
Job Title: Senior Care Assistant - Nights
Salary: £14.45ph - Plus Incentives
Hours: Full Time 3-4 shifts per week - 7.30pm-7.45am (to include alternate weekends)
Location: Brigg DN20 8DL
Employer: Orchard Court Care Home, owned by Jasmine Healthcare
Why Jasmine
* Do you want to make a difference in the care sector?
* Do you want to work for a Mission & Values led organisation?
* Do you want to work somewhere you can thrive and meet your potential?
* Do you want to work where you are recognised and rewarded?
What Jasmine offers
* 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 - We encourage everyone to sign-up for our NEST Pension Scheme, with Jasmine contributing 3% of salary
* Bonusly Points - Exchangeable for vouchers or cash via PayPal (tax paid by Jasmine) earned by recognition, training, attendance, and positive contributions
* Training - All relevant qualifications are fully funded to help you progress, with a financial bonus up to £500
* Refer a friend incentive - Up to £1,000 for referring a suitable team member
* Meals - Low-cost meals at £1 per course while on shift
* Short Notice shift incentives
* Employee Assistance Programme - Free counselling and well-being advice 24/7
* DBS check - Jasmine pays for this
* Uniform - Provided as needed
Note: Team Members under 21 will be paid at £1.00 per hour less, which is above National Minimum Wage guidelines for this age group.
A little about Orchard Court Care Home
Orchard Court is located near the centre of Brigg. The home is set around a former coaching inn and has been extended to provide homeliness with modern living accommodation. The home offers personal care, including dementia care for 39 residents.
Competencies for Senior Care Assistant
* Ability to work under pressure
* Leadership skills
* Excellent people skills
* Caring and nurturing attitude
* Positive and enthusiastic outlook
* Good time management
* Good written and oral communication
* Prepared to undertake additional training
Day to Day Responsibilities for Senior Care Assistant
* Provide the highest levels of care in supporting residents in all aspects of daily living
* Promote residents’ independence with focus on choice, dignity and respect; support physical and emotional wellbeing and contribute during shift handovers
* Lead your shift to maintain high standards and support other team members
* Complete daily medication rounds and document accurately for medication audits; ensure daily charts are completed to a high standard
* Promote good practice in all aspects of care and challenge poor practice; conduct one-to-ones for care staff 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)
* Minimum of two years’ experience as a Care Assistant in a residential/nursing home
* Aware of Person-Centred Care Planning principles
* Knowledge of preventing abuse of vulnerable adults and how to respond to allegations
* Live within 30 minutes of the Home
Preferred Requirements for Senior Care Assistant
* Two years’ experience in a similar role in a nursing home
* At least one year in a similar role in residential or nursing home, or two years in a Senior Care role
* One year experience caring for residents with dementia
* NVQ Level 4 in Adult Health and Social Care or above
* Knowledge of National Care Standards Act 2000
* Conducting effective person-centred one-to-ones
* Experience in managing a team
A little about Jasmine Healthcare
Our mission is to prioritise our people and provide the highest standards of care to as many elderly residents as possible. We demonstrate this through staff qualifications, strong ratings, and positive inspection outcomes. Our values guide our recruitment decisions.
Join us for a rewarding career where you’ll be supported, recognised, and appreciated. Apply today and you’ll receive a response within one working day.
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