Overview
Position: Trainee Senior Care Assistant at Orchard Care Homes
Orchard Care Homes is dedicated to delivering high-quality, individualized care to meet each resident's needs, including dementia care. You will join a team that focuses on appropriate medication management and meaningful activities.
Role overview
As a Trainee Senior Care Assistant, you will receive comprehensive training and support from our experienced team.
Responsibilities
* Develop your skills and progress to a senior role
* Assist with daily activities of living and personal care
* Create a warm, supportive environment for residents
* Assess, plan, deliver, and evaluate personalised care
* Administer medication in line with prescribed requirements
* Lead, supervise, support, and develop the care team
* Communicate effectively with external professionals, residents, and relatives
* Implement personalised care plans tailored to each resident's needs
* Provide specialised care and support for residents living with dementia
What we offer
* Full training and career progression opportunities from day one
* Access to Blue Light Discount Card & App
* Recognition schemes, including Making a Difference and an annual awards ceremony
* 24/7 Employee Support Hub for confidential personal and professional support
Ideal candidate
* NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (mandatory)
* Previous experience in social care
* Compassionate, reliable, and patient
* Willingness to learn and progress within the role including undertaking a level 3 qualification
About Orchard Care Homes
Just south of the city of Sunderland, Archers Park is a light and friendly residential care home, focusing on high quality care for older people, including residents living with dementia.
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We proudly support the Armed Forces community and welcome applications from veterans, reservists, and military spouses as part of our commitment to the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We value the unique skills and experiences that service personnel bring and are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
Details
* Seniority level: Internship
* Employment type: Part-time
* Job function: Other
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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