Home: The Orchards
Location: Ely, CB6 2FU
Hours: 36 hours per week
Shifts: 7pm - 7am.
Would you like to continue your career with one of the most respected care charities?
At Greensleeves Care we deliver exceptional 24-hour residential, dementia and nursing care to older people across our 28 care homes in England. We are an accredited Living Wage employer and Greensleeves Care are endorsed with Skills for Care and an Assured City and Guilds provider who offer a range of free learning and development to our colleagues.
As a Senior Care Assistant, you will:
* Assist residents with their personal care needs.
* In conjunction with the Night Care Assistant, carry out regular checks on residents and on the building with special reference to fire prevention at intervals determined by the Manager and with due regard to residents' privacy.
* Assist residents with mobility problems and other physical disabilities including the use and care of aids and personal equipment.
* Assist residents who need help with personal hygiene e.g. incontinence.
* Be aware of residents whereabouts if absent from their bedroom.
To apply, you will need:
* Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) diploma in social care level 2 or other relevant qualification
* Proven ability and experience in safe administration of Medication
* An understanding of the importance of confidentiality
* Experience of providing care
Rewards & Benefits Package
* 28 days paid holiday FTE (Including Bank Holidays)
* Paid breaks
* Overtime Incentive scheme
* Company pension scheme – employers contribution matched up to 6%
* 2 x Salary Death in Service benefit
* Length of Service Awards at 5,10,20,30,40 and 50 year
* Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits through the Hapi App
* Cycle to work scheme
* Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Wellbeing Thrive App
* Refer a Friend scheme (you can earn up to £300 per referral)
* Free learning and development - Opportunities to undertake RQF level qualifications with an endorsed Skills for Care provider
* Free DBS
DBS – The successful applicant will be appointed subject to providing evidence of ISA first and enhanced DBS disclosure. This post is not subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Greensleeves Care is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community
Greensleeves Care Core Values
* Respect – We treat residents and colleagues with dignity and value their unique life experiences and personal contributions.
* Openness – We act openly and honestly, building confidence in our intentions and behaviour. We choose words and actions that are sincere, not misleading.
* Responsibility – We are committed to meeting the needs of others and behave responsibility towards residents and colleagues, being careful of the choices we make.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Please note this role is open to UK-based candidates only.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.34-£15.07 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
* Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Ely CB6 2FU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Language:
* English (required)
Work Location: In person