Senior Care Assistant

4 weeks ago


Whitehaven, United Kingdom Haven Care Centres LTD Full time

**Required**:
Good English - written and verbal

Vocational qualification level 3 Health and Social Care

IT Skills are desirable as the Home uses the Personalised Care Software System for residents records and care plans

**Proficient Written Skills**

Maintain all care plans/care records in accordance with the service’s policy and audit care records following company policy to ensure compliance

**Leadership Skills**

Ability to induct and orientate new employees to the job role and service

Organise and plan supervision and appraisals for care staff

Confidence to provide and oversee staff providing people with support/assistance as they accomplish daily tasks, including bathing, eating, dressing, grooming and using the bathroom

Dispense medication following the service’s policies and procedures

Communicate any problems, concerns or changes to service users’ family members as needed

**Communication Skills**

Senior Carers need to build rapport with service users by establishing personal connections and showing interest in their lives

The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the multidisciplinary team, with service users and their families/friends whilst recognising people’s needs for alternative methods of communication, and respond accordingly

To greet visitors and show prospective service users and families the facilities as required

**Problem-solving Skills**

Senior Carers need to be able to adapt to, and address situations quickly. Plan, develop, implement and assess approaches to promote health and wellbeing, whilst recognising and reporting situations where there might be a need for protection

**About the Home**

We are an independent Provider based in Whitehaven on St Bees Rd caring for residents with Nursing and Residential needs. We provide a warm, safe and homely environment with a focus on our residents strengths and not weaknesses.

We provide free parking, uniform, access to Company Pension as well as a generous time and a half payment for additional shifts/extra shifts worked.

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

**Salary**: £12.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free parking
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Senior Care Assistant



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