Senior Care Assistant

5 months ago

Hitchin, United Kingdom Benslow Management Company Ltd Full time

Are you looking for a new challenge in a small and friendly dementia care home where residents support needs are at the centre of our ethos.

We are looking for a kind and caring individual to join our team.

WE CURRENTLY **DO NOT** PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP

**Job description**

**08:00am-20:00pm on a 2 week rolling rota, equating to 7 shifts per 2 weeks rolling cycle.**

**This post will include administration of residents medication.**

**Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social care is required as a minimum, but a Level 3 is preferable, however we are willing to support further development to a Level 3 if this is not already in place.**

**Main Responsibilities/ requirements**:
**Resident care and support**

To administer prescribed medication to residents and assist in the management of an effective system for the safe control and administration of medication in accordance with policy and procedures.

To actively participate and supervise in the delivery of care to the residents to ensure that their physical, social, intellectual and emotional needs are met and ensuring dignity, choice, independence and respect

To be responsible with the team for the preparation, implementation, review and update of all residents care plans in line with their personal wishes and preferences involving resident, representatives, key workers and management as appropriate in line with company policies.

To be responsible with the team for continual monitoring of each residents health needs by ensuring access to NHS healthcare services and monitoring of health related care documentation assessments. To include appropriate liaison with residents, relatives, deputy/manager and relevant staff.

To ensure residents choice and independence is respected through appropriate risk management involving all parties and ensuring accurate up to date record keeping.

Encourage residents to be involved in the Home. Welcome and encourage their participation in activities so that they can participate and remain emotionally and intellectually stimulated and to use all interactions with residents as an opportunity for stimulation/ occupation.

**Staff Support**

To effectively lead, motivate and support care staff via:

- Induction and support of new care staff
- Provide effective supervision and identify training and additional support needs
- Assist staff to complete all documentation as directed
- Monitor staff performance and report any issues to the deputy manager

To help to ensure that all junior and domestic staff contribute to the best of their ability to the efficient running of the home and the creation of a positive atmosphere

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £12.00 per hour

**Schedule**:

- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

**Supplemental pay types**:

- Bonus scheme

**Experience**:

- providing care: 2 years (required)
- supervisory: 1 year (required)

**Licence/Certification**:

- Driving License (preferred)
- Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care (required)

**Shift availability**:

- Day shift

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £12.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

**Experience**:

- providing care: 2 years (preferred)
- supervisory: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)
- Level 2 Health & Social Care diploma (required)

Work Location: In person

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