Senior Care Assistant

**About The Company** **About Handsale Ltd**: Handsale Ltd is a privately-owned healthcare company that currently owns and operates Eight Care Homes across England, Wales and Scotland. Founded in 1988 as a family business, Handsale has proudly maintained its family owned and operated structure to this day. Handsale has over 30 years’ experience in healthcare and is a well-respected group in the industry. The Company operates 570 beds and employs over 650 people. Each Handsale care home is exactly that - a home. They are all situated in carefully chosen areas where their residents can continue to lead fulfilling lives while feeling confident and secure. The homes are run with an ethos based on quality, trust and support. Handsale prides itself on being an integral part of each of the communities it serves. **Swn-y-Mor Care Centre - Handsale Ltd** Swn-y-Mor Care Centre is a residential and nursing home that also specialises in welcoming younger residents with physical disabilities, thanks to a versatile environment and a flexible team of 88 dedicated staff. Located in Port Talbot and sitting right on the coastline, the home has the advantage of delightful sea views enjoyed from a large garden area. There is also a great deal to enjoy within the centre itself, an extensive activities programme orchestrated by a team of 3, dedicated activities coordinators, providing activities ranging from indoor skittles to its very own gardening club. Swn-y-Mor Care Centre was the proud winner of the "Yours Magazine", UK Care Home of the Year award in 2009. **Responsibilities** We are actively hiring for professional and experienced **Senior Care Assistant **to join our **nights **team. - Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting/assisting Clients, when required, with all aspects of daily living. - Support training and supervision of junior and new Staff Members in all aspects of their work in the Care Centre, under the supervision of senior Staff Members. - Assist Clients in all aspects of their care needs (e.g. physical, emotional, and spiritual).Provide supervision and attention when needed, ensuring Clients retain their comfort and dignity. - Pay particular attention to assisting Clients who have limited mobility or physical / learning difficulties making the best use of aids provided. - Assist in the delivery of care for Clients who are dying or who have a progressive illness. Assist with last offices. - Complete, observe, & review care planning needs for Clients, and complete written daily records as instructed and in line with the Company’s policies and procedures. - Answer Nurse Call system, giving assistance as required. Answer the door and telephone appropriately. Respond accordingly, and pass on messages promptly. - Carry out regular checks on Clients at intervals determined by senior Staff Members. - Make and change beds, ensuring that rooms are clean and tidy, and commodes are empty, in line with the Care Centre’s disposal of waste policy. Ensure the Care Centre’s resources are used appropriately. **Qualifications and Skills** - NVQ Level 3 or above **OR** Equivalent in Health and Social Care - Experience / Qualification in the Safe Handling of Medicines - Experience / Qualification in care for relevant client category (Elderly Care) **Benefits** - 28 days holiday (FTE) (including bank holidays) - Competitive pay (plus annual pay reviews) - Exciting opportunities for career progression - Mental Health First Aiders within the workplace - An excellent range of services available via our business partner Simply Health to encourage healthy and motivated workforce after completion of a years service. - Care for Leadership Management Training Programme - growing and enhancing your Leadership Skills - Ongoing Training and Development that include nationally recognised qualifications - Pension contributions - Annual Staff Awards Programme