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Form of workJob Title: Senior Night Care Assistant
Location: Tamworth, B79 7SF
Salary: £13.30 Per Hour
Job type: 36.75 Hours per week available: Permanent contract, Full Time
About Us:
Exciting opportunities have arisen for a Senior Night Care Assistant to join Northgate Healthcare, a leading care provider based in Tamworth. The successful candidates will receive free mandatory training, free uniform, holiday entitlement and free onsite parking. Staff work a weekend on weekend off basis. The Senior Night Care Assistant will be responsible for contributing to all aspects of the physical and emotional care of the residents, enabling the individuals to achieve a lifestyle of their own choice.
The Role:
The Senior Care Assistant will report to the Care Manager and be responsible for all aspects of the physical and emotional care of clients. The Senior Care Assistant will also provide leadership of the team, including the supervision and training of staff. The role will also involve providing close liaison with professional agents.
We seek a well-organised, adept at allocating and delegating work appropriately, with a proven ability to lead and supervise others and good care and understanding. You're trained, or willing to teach, administer medication, and contribute to, monitor, and implement changes that improve residents' outcomes.
Duties Will Include:
- To take responsibility for the home and ensure it meets company objectives in the absence of the Care Manager.
- To administer and record medication as and when required in accordance with the Medication Policy.
- To give a daily report to the person in charge at the end of each shift concerning the care delivered to the residents noting any changes.
- To maintain liaison with professionals in a multi-agency approach.
- To provide supervision and support to the staff team.
- To participate in the planning of care programmes and prepare care review reports.
- To assess the care practice of all staff, ensuring the objectives of the home are met.
- To supervise and be involved in all aspects of the holistic care of the resident group.
- To maintain administration and monitoring systems that comply with legal requirements.
- To ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures.
- To work flexible hours to meet the needs of the home.
- To attend staff training courses and meetings.
The Successful Senior Care Assistant Will Have:
- Medication Experience and all the relevant certifications.
- Own Transport or ability to get to work, public transport is present.
- Demonstrate Leadership Skills
- Flexibility in shift patterns
- NVQ Level 3 or Equivalent
Hours:
- Week 1: 4 x 10.50-hour shifts per week
- Week 2: 3 x 10.50-hour shifts per week
- Zero Hour (Bank Contract) available.
Benefits:
- Early Pay App - Claim up to 50% of wages on demand. No need to wait until Payday.
- Paid Breaks
- Health and Wellbeing App - With 24/7 GP (Eligible after 12 months of employment)
- Refer a Friend scheme - £100 (T&C apply)
- Full Training Provided
- Free Starter Uniform and DBS check.
- Career Progression Opportunities - Care Certificate and NVQs
- Blue Light Card - You will be eligible for a blue light card which provides you discounts on shops and restaurants.
- Work-Based Pension
(We are not accepting visa sponsorship candidates at this time)
Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.
Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Senior Overnight Caregiver, Senior Night, Shift Care Provider, Senior Night Care Specialist, Senior Nocturnal Care Assistant, Senior Night Care Coordinator, Senior Night Support Worker, Senior Night Care Supervisor, Senior Nighttime Care Associate, Senior Night Care Lead; Senior Care Assistant, Senior Night Care Assistant, may also be considered for this role.
