Senior Care Assistant

1 month ago


Cheddar, United Kingdom Country Court Full time

**Senior Care Assistant - The Laurels Care Home -Draycott, Cheddar, part of the Country Court Family**

**Hours - Days 44 Hours per week, working weekends on rota (Shift Times 0800-2000)**

The Laurels Care Home is situated in the peaceful village of Draycott, 2 miles from Cheddar at the foot of the Mendips Hills. With just 21 beds, our caring and compassionate team led by Becky the Manager, get to know each resident personally, meaning they feel truly at home at The Laurels.

**JOINING THE COUNTRY COURT FAMILY**
We’re proud to be a family run business that’s grown over the years to a family of 2,300+ employees and over 35 care homes. We’re passionate about providing 5* care to our residents. From bistros to pubs and cinema rooms to spas - we’ve created extraordinary care homes so we’re looking for extraordinary people to join our team

**ABOUT THE SENIOR CARE ASSISTANT ROLE**

Within your role as a Senior Care Assistant, you can really make a difference to our residents’ lives. Your responsibilities will include:

- Helping our residents with personal support and care,
- Aiding their emotional well-being and social needs
- Administration and monitoring of medications to residents.
- Serving meals/drinks and assisted feeding
- Interacting with our residents on a personal level
- Maintaining care plans

**ABOUT YOU**
We want someone proactive, passionate, and ambitious to support us to create the best person-centred environment for our residents. You’ll be genuinely valued and empowered as an integral part of our team.
- Experience as a Senior Care Assistant & leading a team.
- Have a friendly & caring attitude.
- Able to engage well with the residents and their families.
- NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social care or willing to work towards this.
- Great communication skills, both written & verbal.

**IN RETURN**

You’ll be joining a family business and will benefit from our generous range of benefits which include:

- 28 days holiday (FTE) (including bank holidays)
- Annual pay reviews, pension contributions & enhanced bank holiday rates
- Supportive and bespoke Induction Training Programmes, ongoing training and development and nationally recognised qualifications*
- Refer a friend or resident bonus scheme*
- Pension Contributions & a range of excellent discounts for shops, restaurants, days out & more.
- Annual Staff Awards Programme across all our Homes celebrating our great staff
- Subject to Terms and Conditions

**PLEASE NOTE**:
**All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence.**

**Covid Safety**
We operate COVID secure homes and have strict procedures in place to ensure the safety of all residents and staff. This includes regular Covid & temperature testing and wearing appropriate PPE, including a face mask to be worn at all times whilst on shift, unless medically exempt.


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