Senior Care Assistant

Job Title: Senior Care Assistant

Job Type:  Permanent 

Location: Burlingham , Norfolk

Days and hours of work: 36 Hours Per Week Monday – Sunday (Rota basis) – shift pattern 7am-7pm

Start Date: Immediately

Salary/ Hourly rate: £12.50 per hour 

DUE TO RURAL LOCATION - DRIVING LICENSE IS ESSENTIAL

This is an excellent opportunity to work with our client in a highly specialised care come for the elderly. This is an employer who always encourages development and learning and supports individuals to reach their potential.

Our client is looking for an knowledgeable Senior Care Assistant to join the team and to contribute to the excellent care they provide.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

• To provide leadership to the care staff at the Residential Care home
• To provide care in accordance with current best practices, according to policy and procedures, agreed standards, legislative requirements, and relevant regulations under the direction of the Manager.
• To supervise the care services at the Residential Care home in accordance with agreed standards
• Ensure Residents are at the heart of the care delivery and their wishes and preferences enhance their wellbeing.
• To ensure that all staff contribute to the efficient running of the service and supervise staff.
• Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of those individuals they support.
• Develop effective working relationships with other employees.
• Work in cooperation with members of the multi-disciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for Residents.
• Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Attend statutory training and any other training as directed by the management.
• To maintain skills at a current rate and undertake such training and development as may from time to time be required to maintain practices up to date.
• Administration of medications

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Experience working as a senior in the healthcare sector
• Excellent communication skills
• Flexible and approachable attitude
• NVQ level 3 or above
• Medication trained

BENEFITS

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Holiday Pay
• Free comprehensive training

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