Senior Care Assistant

7 months ago

Derby, United Kingdom Heatherton House Care Home Full time

**Who are we?**

Danforth Care Homes are focused on making our care homes not just luxury places for our residents to live, but also wonderful places for our team members to work. Because we believe that our residents deserve the very best care we can offer, we are committed to finding exceptional, caring individuals who want to join our team.

We are delighted to have opened Heatherton House Care Home in April this year and would like to invite you to come along for the exciting journey Heatherton House is based in Derby, Derbyshire and we are ready to start building our elite team.

We will ensure that every team member is offered the opportunity to develop their skills and to progress if desired. We believe that caring, compassionate people can find a rewarding career in helping others and that it is our duty to help and encourage them to do so.

**The Role**:
We are currently seeking Senior Care Assistant (Nights) to guide and direct a team of Care Assistant’s to ensure high standards of care are achieved and maintained, and to oversee the smooth running of a specific floor during each shift.

As a Senior Care Assistant at Heatherton House, you will have a high level of responsibility which will include managing and administering medication, reviewing and updating resident care plans, mentoring less experienced staff, completing return to work discussions and staff supervisions. This is a busy role where our resident’s needs will be your top priority.

We are looking for individuals who have a passion for care (first and foremost) and those who are keen to be the best in the sector. You will work as part of a dynamic care team, ensuring the home adheres to the necessary requirements and procedures at all times, as the ‘senior’ in charge.

**Hours of work**:
20.00 - 08.00 (nights) and you will be expected to work on a permanent rolling rota of three shifts on, three shifts off which equates to an average of 42 hours per week in total.

You will have achieved or be working towards a Diploma/NVQ Level 2 and/or 3 in Health & Social Care to evidence your commitment and passion for care and be excited about the prospect of working as part of a dynamic team, ensuring the home adheres to the necessary requirements and procedures at all times, as the ‘senior’ in charge. You will quickly become part of the care home family and let’s be honest, our team members are what makes our home a great place to live and work

We will offer:
- A permanent contract of employment
- A competitive rate of pay
- We will support you to complete an NVQ qualification
- Fully funded enhanced DBS check
- A job with purpose and satisfaction
- Fully funded uniform
- Paid Breaks
- Refer a friend bonus scheme

This is a varied and rewarding role that will no doubt provide you with a feeling of job satisfaction. If you are seeking an exciting opportunity with a forward-thinking organisation, then this could be the job for you

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

**Salary**: £13.90 per hour (Nights)

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- 12-hour shift
- Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Derby DE23 4AN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

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

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)
- NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care (preferred)

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

**Salary**: £13.90 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Derby: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Do you require VISA sponsorship to work in the UK?

**Experience**:

- Care home: 1 year (preferred)
- Senior care: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- NVQ Level 3 (required)

Work Location: In person

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