Senior Care Assistant

Senior Carer NIGHTS (Care Home) – 38.5 hours - £13.00/hr – Stockton-on-Tees TS16 – Permanent

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You will be joining a fantastic group of care homes, rated at Good in all 5 areas by the CQC, whose person-centred approach to care relies on the dedication and passion of our employees, who we expect to go the extra mile to improve the home experience and generate a relaxed and informal community within our homes.
The care home is a 82 bed, modern home you will be tasked with assisting with the resident’s care plan, supervising the caring team, delivering the highest standards of personalised care to residents. Ensure that at all times residents are treated with respect and dignity, and that individual’s rights to privacy, dignity, independence and choice are met.
Key Responsibilities
• To provide the highest level of personal care and attention to residents, following individual care plans carefully and ensuring that all contact is polite, friendly, warm and supportive.

• To act as a key worker for a named group of residents, ensuring that these responsibilities are carried out in full (as defined in the training manual).
• To participate in the formulation and maintenance of individual care plans for each resident and administer medication to residents as prescribed, accurately maintaining appropriate records for both.
Person specification
• NVQ 2 in Health and Social Care as a minimum (Essential)
• Supervisory/leadership skills
• Minimum of 2 years relevant UK Care Home experience is required.
Details
• 38.5 Hours on NIGHTS, 8pm-8am shifts, including alternative weekends, working 3 on 3 off.
• £13.00 per hour
• Permanent Contract
• Excellent public transport links