AddressSenior Day Care Assistant
At Black Swan Care Group, we are currently looking for a day senior Care Assistant to work in one of our residential care facilities, Spring Lodge on a part time, permanent basis, £13.00 per hour. (Please note, we do not offer sponsorships to candidates.)
Spring Lodge is a care home for the elderly in the popular seaside destination of Clacton-on-Sea.
Black Swan Care Group has become a Real Living Wage employer! Our other benefits include:
- Ability to access your wages throughout the month via Wagestream.
- Refer a friend bonus scheme (£200 per placement.)
- Paid annual leave 28 days per year. (Based on hours / pro rata.) and enhanced pay for working Christmas and Boxing Day & Bank Holidays.
- Fully paid induction and training programme, and excellent on-going training from day one and throughout your career (Mandatory and specialised.)
- Progression with internal promotions available across the group and excellent apprenticeship schemes.
- Employee Care line with our confidential telephone counselling, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
- Paid breaks and *free meals.
- DBS costs paid for by the company and pension scheme.
- Blue light card.
- Free health and wellbeing service- 24/7 access to online GP's, second medical opinion, mental health support, nutrition plans, fitness programme and online health check.
Responsibilities of a Senior Care Assistant:
- Support the physical and emotional needs of our residents and their general day to day activities around the home, improving and making a difference to their everyday lives.
- Assist residents with their personal care needs (Including washing, lifting/hoisting, bathing, and toileting.)
- Oversee Care Assistants on shift and undertake ‘on-call’ duties when designated.
- Help ensure that all staff contribute to the efficient running of the home and the creation of a homely atmosphere. Help the manager/person in charge maintain logbooks and records.
- Assist with the administration of medication and assist with creating residents care plans.
Requirements of a Senior Care Assistant:
- Caring personality and caring nature
- Positive attitude, outlook, and good attention to detail
- Experience with medication administration
- Able to complete physical tasks
- Availability to work every other weekend and flexibility with working hours
- NVQ Level 2 and/or 3 in Health and Social Care (Desired but not essential.)
INDHP
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £13.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24 per week
Benefits:
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Weekend availability
Application question(s):
- Do you require/need sponsorship to work for us?
- Are you eligible to work full time hours including term times?
Licence/Certification:
- NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
