Senior Carer

**£500 sign on bonus *terms and conditions apply**

Please note - We are only able to offer this position to applicants who currently reside in the UK.
- **Please be advised that** w**e DO NOT currently offer sponsorship**.

Are you compassionate when it comes to looking after the elderly? If so, we have the following night senior positions available at our 26 bed care home.

2 x Full time 36 hours

**Role Specific Duties**:

- Ensure Residents care delivery and their wishes and preferences enhance their wellbeing
- To ensure that all staff contribute to the efficient running of the service and supervise staff
- Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of those individuals they support
- Maintain Care Plans/care records in accordance with Kings Court
- Dispense medication following Kings Court Care Home policies and procedures
- To promote equality and diversity in the home

**Communication Skills**

Senior Carers need to build rapport with Residents by establishing personal connections and showing interest in their lives. You will recognise the importance of effective communication within the multi-disciplinary team, with Residents and their families/friends, whilst recognising people’s needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

**Problem-Solving Skills**

Senior Carers need to be able to adapt and address situations quickly.

Plan, develop, implement and assess approaches to promote health and well-being, whilst recognising and reporting situations where there might be a need for protection

**Specific Requirement**
- Previous experience of working in similar environment
- Previous experience of working in similar supervisory role
- Experience of working with Residents, in particular, those that may have additional support needs
- **NVQ 2 Health and social care - required**:

- Level 3 Health and Social Care - preferred
- Excellent English language.

In return, we provide paid breaks as well as encourage you to undertake further training and qualifications to further develop your skills, experience and knowledge in Health and Social Care.

If you feel this is you and you meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 24 per week

**Salary**: £11.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Signing bonus

**Experience**:

- providing care: 1 year (required)
- supervisory: 1 year (required)
- Medication administration: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (required)
- level 3 health and social care (preferred)

Work Location: In person