Senior Carer
6 months ago
**£13.15ph (£27,352 based on a 40-hr working week)**
**We are currently seeking to recruit caring, committed and reliable Senior Carer to join our friendly team at Red Gables for nights part time**
Westheath Care Homes (Staffing) Ltd provides care staff to five care homes owned and operated by a private company they are located in Bodmin, Lanivet, Lewannick (Nr Launceston) and Bude area.
We also have a Domiciliary Care Agency that also operates in Bodmin and the St Austell area.
All of which have obtained and maintained a ‘Good’ CQC rating.
We provide high standards of person-centred care to a wide range of elderly and disabled people from St Austell on the South coast to Bude on the North coast with a dedicated team of Care assistants and a strong team of experienced managers that have a high number of years in working in care.
At Westheath Care Homes (Staffing) Ltd you’ll be truly valued and respected member of the team.
You will receive competitive rates of pay, comprehensive training and ongoing continued professional development, where you will be able to maintain and develop your skill set with support from the management team.
Following an interview and references an Enhanced DBS check will be carried out by the company on you prior to final confirmation of a job offer (this will be paid for by the company - but maybe repaid to the company should you leave within a 3-month period), you will be enrolled into our induction programme this will be followed by shadow shifts, enabling you to become confident in your new role.
Main objectives, to assist and support the Manager in ensuring the Red Gables meets the highest standards of care in accordance to the Care Quality Commissions ‘Essential Standards of quality and Safety’ and in accordance with Red Gables Policies and Procedures.
**Principle Duties**
To participate in the working rota’s, including weekends, evening and bank holidays as necessary.
To assist in the formulation of care plans for new and established service users.
To assist when authorised by the person in charge with the administration an issue of medication for which the business has taken responsibility and to maintain the necessary records.
To participate in the emotional and physical care of service users to provide as far as possible, a happy, stimulating, stable and safe environment.
To care and support the service user's holistic, personal and mobility care needs in accordance with their individual care plans.
To carry out duties as required in accordance with currant, relevant legislation, in a competent and professional manner.
To ensure that all staff contribute to the best of their ability to the efficient running of the business.
Key Requirements
**Qualifications - **NVQ level 3 Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) or working towards completion in 6 months.
**Work experience** - A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a care setting, caring for the elderly.
**Skills - **Proficient verbal and written communication kills
Strong inter-personal skills
Well organised
Planning
Knowledge of the administration of Medication
Knowledge of lifting techniques
Special Aptitudes
Ability to work without supervision
Practical approach
Aptitude towards learning and personal development
Team worker
Commitment to providing a quality service
Responsive to individual needs
Personal Qualities and Attributes
Common sense
Tolerance
Understanding
Caring
Sympathetic
Sense of humour
Other requirements
Able to work at short notice when required
Good health record
The hours of work are negotiable by agreement with management.
**In return, you can expect competitive rates of pay, a minimum number of contracted hours per week and also an equivalent to 6 weeks of annual leave per employment year (this will be your weekly contracted hours x 6)**
Company Pension
Weekly Pay
Bupa
- Employees Assistance Programme
Blue Light Card Eligibility
A full job description is available on request.
**For more details or an informal chat on this role please speak to Katie (manager) on 01288 355250**
**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent
**Salary**: £13.15 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 20 per week
**Benefits**:
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Night shift
Work Location: In person
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