Senior Care Assistant

1 week ago

Dorchester, Dorset, United Kingdom CountryCourt Full time £25,000 - £40,000 per year
Senior Care Assistant -Days - required for our luxury care home 'Selwood House' in Charlton Down, Dorchester, Dorset, Part of the Country Court Family.

We are no longer accepting applications for sponsorship.

Hours: Days 44 Hours per week, working weekends on rota (Shift Times 08:00-20:00)- Have to work alternative weekends.

Selwood House Care Home located in Charlton Down near Dorchester accommodates up to 84 residents, and is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to cater for various care needs. Specialising in residential care, dementia care, and short-term respite care, Selwood House will provide a warm welcome as soon as you set foot through the door.

JOINING THE COUNTRY COURT FAMILY
Country Court is proud to be a family run business that's grown over the years to a family of 3,300+ employees and over 45+ 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:
  • Aiding residents emotional well-being and social needs
  • Administration and monitoring of medications to residents.
  • Supporting residents at meals time
  • Mentor & assist new employees.
  • Implement, monitor and review care plans to meet residents specific needs.
  • Plan, allocate & supervise the work of the team of care assistants
*This is not intended as an exhaustive description of duties, please see the job description for full details.

ABOUT YOUWe 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.
  • NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social care or willing to work towards this.
  • Experience as a Senior Care Assistant & leading a team.
  • Be no stranger to working night shifts
  • Have a friendly & caring attitude.
  • Able to engage well with the residents and their families
  • Have an understanding of people with Dementia
  • Great communication skills, both written & verbal.
IN RETURN

You'll be joining our family-run business and alongside pension contributions and annual leave, we offer:
  • Annual pay reviews.
  • A bespoke Induction Training Programme, with ongoing development and access to nationally recognised qualifications*
  • Recommend a Friend bonus scheme*
  • Access to the Blue Light Discount Card
  • Annual Staff Awards Programme, celebrating outstanding contributions across all our Homes
*Subject to Terms and Conditions

Click the Apply Button Now -If the Senior Care Assistant Role sounds like a job for you, we would like to hear from you.

PLEASE NOTE:

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

We are no longer accepting applications for sponsorship.

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