Senior Care Assistant

Job Title: Senior Care Assistant - Days Salary: £15.84ph from 1st Jan 26 - plus incentives Hours: Full time - 7.30am-7.30pm 3 shifts a week to include alternate weekends Location: Rushden, NN10 0SN Employer: Avenue House Nursing and Care Home, owned by Jasmine Healthcare Are you looking for a care environment where you can thrive? Are you passionate about finding an employer where great work is both recognised and rewarded? Do you want to make a difference in the care sector? What can Jasmine offer you? In line with its Mission, Jasmine tries to do everything possible to "prioritise our people", as we believe that the happiness of our residents is dependent on the engagement and wellbeing of our team. Consequently Jasmine offers the following to those that perform this valuable role: Salary - We pay top quartile market salaries Pay Rises - Annual Performance related pay increases of up to 8% in addition to any cost of living increase Holiday - 28 Days including Bank Holidays Pension - We encourage everyone to sign‑up for our NEST Pension Scheme, which we contribute 3% of salary to Bonusly Points - These are exchangeable for various vouchers or cash (with all tax paid by Jasmine) via PayPal, and are earned by obtaining recognition from your colleagues, good mandatory training, good attendance, and various other ways you contribute positively to the team and our residents' lives Training - All relevant qualifications are fully funded to help you progress, and we will reward you with a financial bonus of up to £500 Refer a friend incentive - Up to £1,000 for referring a suitable team member Meals - Enjoy low-cost meals at just £1 per course while on shift Short Notice shift incentives Employee Assistance Programme - Access to free counselling and valuable well‑being advice 24/7 DBS check - We pay for this Uniform - We provide as many uniforms as you require (subject to fair use policy) A little about Avenue House Nursing and Care Home: Avenue House is located just outside Rushden. The home's architecture is modern regency style, which provides the homeliness that Jasmine seeks for its homes, whilst providing modern living accommodation. The home provides personal, nursing and dementia care, for 48 residents. Competencies for Senior Care Assistant: Ability to work under pressure Leadership skills Excellent people skills A caring and nurturing attitude Positive and enthusiastic outlook Good time management skills Good written and oral communication skills Prepared to take on extra training as required Day to Day Responsibilities for Senior Care Assistant: As a Senior Care Assistant, you will provide the highest possible levels of care in supporting and assisting our residents in all aspects of daily living. You will also be responsible for promoting our residents' independence with a focus on choice, dignity and respect, alongside promoting their physical and emotional wellbeing and giving input during shift handovers. In this role you will be responsible for leading your shift to ensure high standards are maintained, and other members of the team feel supported. You will complete the daily medication rounds and document consistently without errors or any issues being picked up on the medication audits, as well as ensuring the daily charts are completed to a high standard by all team members on all shifts you will be responsible for leading. To promote good practice in all aspects of care, and challenge poor practice from other team members, ensuring one‑to‑ones for all care and support team members are done every two months and investigate complaints and concerns as directed by the Home Manager. Essential Requirements for Senior Care Assistant: Relevant Professional qualification (e.g., Registered Nurse or NVQ minimum level 3). Minimum of two years' experience as a Care Assistant in residential / nursing home setting. Awareness of the principles of Person-Centred Care Planning. Knowledge of abuse prevention, recognition of signs of abuse and procedures to follow in the event of an allegation of abuse. Live within 30 minutes of the Home. Preferred Requirements for Senior Care Assistant: Two years' experience in a similar role in a nursing home. At least one year experience working in a similar role in a residential or nursing home; or At least two years' experience in a Senior Care role in a residential or nursing home. One year experience of caring for residents living with dementia. NVQ Level 4 in Adult Health and Social Care or above. Knowledge of National Care Standards Act 2000. Conducting effective person‑centred One to Ones. Experience of managing a team. A little about Jasmine Healthcare: By prioritising our people, our mission is to provide the highest standards of care to as many elderly residents as possible. Below are a few of the ways that we objectively demonstrate we are achieving our Mission: Well over half our team have a relevant Diploma qualification with another fifth currently studying for one. We have a 4.8 star rating (out of 5.0) on Indeed as a top employer. We have Good and Outstanding Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection reports. We have a 9.7 rating (out of 10.0). Take a look at Jasmine's Facebook page to get more of a feel of what we're all about. Join us for a rewarding career where you'll be supported, recognised, and appreciated Apply today and you'll get a response within one working day. #J-18808-Ljbffr