Senior Care Assistant

Old Sarum Manor is a, luxury, purpose-built home that has all the equipment and furnishings you'd expect and more in a new home.

Elmfield Care is a small but vibrant group looking after our Aged and Dementia community. We have great residents and team, of which we are looking to grow with caring, professional and passionate people who enjoy their role and bring smiles and laughter into the home; In exchange we'll give you excellent training, competitive salary, and a fantastic workplace.

Roles and responsibilities:

You will be working under the direction of the Deputy Manager and your role will include;

· Supporting the Day and Night Care Team in their roles in keeping our residents cared for, safe and happy

· Medication

· Liaison with GP’s, District Nurses, Response Team and other members of the multi-disciplinary team.

· Be available should a resident just want a chat or cup of tea during the day/night

· Care notes and care plan updates for your residents

Benefits:

- Highly competitive pay and pension, and a permanent contract.

- Excellent mentoring and career progression opportunities within a growing company.

- Work with a modern thinking company that genuinely cares for our residents and our staff.

- Opportunities for your career development pathway and support with qualification.

- A comprehensive and supportive induction programme to ensure confidence and competence.

- Paid breaks, Free uniform and free DBS checks.

· Training and NVQs, and promotion where we can

To be successful in this role you will:

- Always present a compassionate and professional image.

- You are kind, warm, and compassionate person with a “can- do” attitude.

- Have knowledge around safeguarding, whistleblowing, and medication management.

- Able to support, guide and lead by good example.

- Have ability to plan and prioritise workloads with an eye for details.

- Have excellent organisational skills, able to prioritise, focus and has sense of responsibility and remain calm under pressure.

- Are able to work with health professionals and all other stakeholders.

- Are able to cover the shift on short notice to meet the needs of residents.

- Handle enquiries from residents, visitors, and relatives and act appropriately in emergency situations.

Salary: £14.00per hour

Hours: 42 hours per week, based on a 8am - 8pm 3 shifts on and 3 shifts off over a 6-week rota.

· an NVQ 3 in Social Care or equivalent qualification or have an NVQ 2 and be willing to complete a Level 3 qualification.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: OSM SCA 19/09/2023