Care Assistant/Senior - Nights available
Full Time, Part Time and Bank hours available
Are you a patient, caring and compassionate person wanting to make a difference in a home from home, family feeling environment?
Who we are…..
Eden House Residential Home, part of St Vincent Care Homes Ltd. have been offering care and support to the elderly for over 30 years and we pride ourselves on having an amazing team of staff with a great atmosphere, so you feel comfortable and happy coming to work each day. As we are a small home of maximum 20 residents, we really get to know our residents and always advocate for the best outcomes for them as they become our second family. We hold high standards, and pride ourselves on ensuring our staff are highly trained and deeply caring so that they can provide the best possible care to our service users.A majority of our service users also live with dementia which means that every day brings a new experience for both our staff and our service users, and we support our residents through all of their dementia journey. Resident and staff safety and comfort are our utmost priority, we always undertake full assessments of potential residents so that we are fully equipped and prepared to support them in the best way possible.
About the role
We are looking for night Care Assistants to support our residents with their nightly routines. There is the expectation that you will be required to work every other weekend if required by the rota, although this will be discussed more in detail following interview.
The hours for this job role can be up to full time if desired, however flexibility can be discussed upon interview.
This is a hands-on caring role where you will support people to live their lives in a meaningful way. You will care for them as if they were your own family; with respect and dignity, and ensure that their physical and emotional needs are recognised and met with warmth and affection.
You will be supported to complete your training so that you are always up to date with the latest guidance; giving you the confidence to know that you are caring for people, according to best practice and to the best of your ability.
As one of our night Care Assistants, you will be required to support our residents to bed, ensure their safety overnight, and work together as a team to ensure a clean and tidy environment overnight, as well as ensuring everything you have actioned is fully and factually documented. If any incidents occur overnight you will have to liaise with emergency services and ensure the safety and comfort of the resident as well as the others within the home. During the morning, you will ensure that residents who wish to are supported with morning personal care.
You will have the responsibility of working together as a team, ensuring tasks are completed to high standards and that excellent care is always provided in line with our policies and procedures.
The Senior Role includes all of the above jobs along with medication administration, as well as leading the shift and ensuring emergency authorities are contacted in the event of fall/illness.
Our night shift is 8pm-8am. We have 3 nights available each week (36 hours).
About you
In an ideal world, you will hold at least an NVQ 2 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care, with experience supporting and caring for elderly people living with dementia. However, we are also open towards people who do not have any experience, for the right candidate we are happy to support them with training and gaining their Care Certificate. We are looking for dedicated and compassionate candidates, who pride themselves on providing good quality care and with a desire to improve their own continuing professional development and knowledge.
Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.Unfortunately we cannot offer sponsorship at this time.
Benefits
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o The BEST training. We believe in the highest standard so we pay you to get trained!
o Blue Light Card offering you discounts in hundreds of retailers on the high street and online
o Free 24-hour Counselling service for you and your household dependants
o Potential to receive funding to gain qualifications
o Genuine opportunities for career progression
o Company discount
o Weekend bonuses
o Paid shadow shifts and inductions
o Free uniform
If this sounds like you and something you are interested in, feel free to apply online, attach your CV, or email rebecca@stvincentcare.co.uk or give us a call directly on 01983 752393.
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