Care Assistant

**Salary £18,238 per annum (pro rata)**
**Full time/Part time roles, in Clacton-on-Sea.**

Would you like a rewarding career providing the
best possible care for vulnerable elderly people
who have a variety of health and social needs?

If you have a passion for providing outstanding
person-centred care for residents with nursing,
and dementia needs we’d love to hear from you.

We are looking for first class committed carers
to support our residents to live their life to the
full in our warm and friendly home in the heart
of Clacton. If you enjoy working in a busy team
and are a creative problem solver with good
communication skills and an abundance of
empathy, you could be the exceptional individual
we are looking for.

Get in touch with our team today.

About Edensor Care Centre

Edensor Care Centre, in Clacton-on-Sea,
Essex, is a warm and friendly home for up to
48 residents who receive dedicated person
- centred care to meet a range of nursing and
dementia-related needs.

Residents’ needs are put first and foremost
in everything we do as we strive to provide
the highest possible quality of care, where
everyone feels secure and happy.

You will be joining at an exciting time in our
development at Edensor as we introduce
the Montessori principles of aged care to
our community. The Montessori Method
for Dementia and Ageing is an innovative
approach that has already achieved very
positive outcomes across the US, Canada
and Australia - including improving quality
of life and significantly reducing the need
for medication.

Edensor is part of the Diagrama Foundation,
a charity that supports vulnerable people.
The Montessori philosophy aligns with
Diagrama’s vision of providing the

people we support with activities that
are enjoyable and meaningful to them,
that maintain and develop their skills and
independence and so promote their quality
of life. We are creating an environment at
Edensor where people with dementia are
fully supported, where their memories can
be nurtured and reignited, restoring their
dignity and independence. We strive to
ensure our residents can feel truly at home,
leading a fulfilling life, as a valued member of
our community.

Edensor is managed in sections small enough
for staff to provide a really personal service.
Every member of our team takes the time to
get to know our residents so their experience
can be individualised.

We work hard to provide exemplary end of
life care and we are currently working towards
achieving a Gold Standard in our practice.

We go the extra mile to support participation
in a wide range of interesting pursuits that
engage individuals and the wider community.

You will provide essential care and support to all
service users in a role which is pivotal to helping
our residents retain as much independence as
possible. You will be determined to find the
individual behind the dementia and other needs
to understand their interests and find specific
ways to individualise their experience during
their time at Edensor.

You will be a consistent and caring role model
who works effectively in a team, offering
support to colleagues as required.

You will always lead by example and ensure
all relevant records and reports are completed
accurately and within required timescales. You
will also:

- Build positive relationships with

residents, taking the time to identify their needs
and help them to develop and retain skills that
promote their independence
- Maintain skills and knowledge to ensure

care is delivered according to latest guidelines
and best practice
- Positively contribute to a caring and

supportive environment in which residents can
reach their full potential both physically and
mentally
- Ensure own and, when appropriate,

other’s actions reduce risks to health and safety
- Be an ambassador for Edensor and

the Diagrama Foundation, supporting the
About the role

promotion of the service to the public, for
example during visits to the home
- Think of creative and resourceful

ways to engage with and support residents’
development and overcome challenges
- Initiate and get involved in activities with

our residents to encourage participation and
engagement
- Undertake any other duties as required

from time to time.
** We have full time roles working an average of**
**38.5 hours a week on a 12-hour shift pattern of**
**4 on, 4 off.** **Part-time or casual hours may be**
**considered. We operate a 24/7 service so you**
**must be willing to work days and nights.**

Skills & qualities
You will be trustworthy and caring and able to
demonstrate your compassionate nature. Your
skills and competencies will align to Diagrama’s
values and, ideally, you’ll have care experience in
a similar environment.

You will enjoy working as part of a busy
team and have strong communication and
interpersonal skills. You will have QCFL2 in
Health and Social Care (or equivalent) or be
willing to work towards this.

You are likely to have worked in a similar
environment before, have