Scotch Dyke Residential Care Home We are seeking an experienced Hands on Senior Care Assistant to become part of our friendly professional team. We a looking for a compassionate, caring person who will be dedicated to the wellbeing of our residents and ensuring they are living a good quality life. We aim to provide the highest standards of person centred care
Hours are part time or full time hours a week and this to include working alternate weekends. We are currently not offering sponsorship
Shift patterns 08.00am pm, 14.00pm pm or 08.00am pm
Duties
* Act as the senior and lead and direct the team whilst on shift.
* Assisting and supporting with personal care whilst on duty.
* Administering medication
* Liaising with professionals, GP, Nurses, Solicitors
* Completing Audits which will be allocated
* Support the team with our care plan system and ensure that care plans are up to date.
* Support the management with the smooth running of the home
* Standby duties
* Providing supervisions and mentoring the staff
Requirements
* NVQ or Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 3 needed.
* Previous experience and good knowledge of medication, administering and ordering
* Good understanding of CQC and The Fundamental Standards
* Good IT skills are needed for digital care planning
* Previous experience of completing supervisions
* Experience in working with the elderly in a care home environment and a similar role
* Experience with completing audits
* Experience in leading and directing the team throughout the shift
Scotch Dyke residential home is a private funded, lovely friendly 24 bedded residential home in Ferring, West Sussex. We believe in continuity of care and ensure that all our residents have care that is tailored for them. It is a lovely environment to work in and with good rates of pay.
Driver is required due to location
DBS and references will be required.
Benefits:
* On-site parking
* Trainings are provided
* Free uniform
* 5.6 weeks holiday per year pro rata
* Pension Scheme
* Opportunities for overtime
* DBS refund after completing 6 months employment.
PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.00 per hour
Benefits:
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person