Senior Day Care Assistant - Chatteris, United Kingdom - Black Swan Care Group

Black Swan Care Group
Black Swan Care Group
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Chatteris, United Kingdom

3 days ago

Tom O´Connor

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Senior Day Care Assistant


At Black Swan Care Group, we are currently looking for a day senior care assistant to work in one of our residential care facilities, The Gables on a full time, 42h/pw, permanent basis, £13.00 per hour.

The Gables is a residential care home for the elderly situated in the charming market town of Chatteris.


Black Swan Care Group has become a Real Living Wage employer Our other benefits include:

  • Ability to access your wages throughout the month via Wagestream.
  • Refer a friend bonus scheme (£200 per placement.)
  • Paid annual leave 28 days per year. (Based on hours / pro rata.) and enhanced pay for working Christmas and Boxing Day & Bank Holidays.
  • Fully paid induction and training programme, and excellent ongoing training from day one and throughout your career (Mandatory and specialised.)
  • Progression with internal promotions available across the group and excellent apprenticeship schemes.
  • Employee Care line with our confidential telephone counselling, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
  • Paid breaks and *free meals.
  • DBS costs paid for by the company and pension scheme.
  • Blue light card.
  • Free health and wellbeing service
  • 24/7 access to online GP's, second medical opinion, mental health support, nutrition plans, fitness programme and online health check.

Responsibilities of a Senior Care Assistant:

  • Support the physical and emotional needs of our residents and their general day to day activities around the home, improving and making a difference to their everyday lives.
  • Assist residents with their personal care needs (Including washing, lifting/hoisting, bathing, and toileting.)
  • Oversee care assistants on shift and undertake 'oncall' duties when designated.
  • Help ensure that all staff contribute to the efficient running of the home and the creation of a homely atmosphere. Help the manager/person in charge maintain logbooks and records.
  • Assist with the administration of medication and assist with creating residents care plans.

Requirements of a Senior Care Assistant:

  • Caring personality and caring nature
  • Positive attitude, outlook, and good attention to detail
  • Experience with medication administration
  • Able to complete physical tasks
  • Availability to work every other weekend and flexibility with working hours
  • NVQ Level 2 and/or 3 in Health and Social Care (Desired but not essential.)

INDLP

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Pay:
£13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 42 per week


Benefits:


  • Company events
  • Discounted or free food
  • Free parking
  • Onsite parking

Schedule:

  • 12 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Weekend availability

Application question(s):

  • Do you require/need sponsorship to work for us?

Experience:


  • Care: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • UK Driving Licence and a car? (preferred)
  • NVQ Level 2 or above in Health and Social Care? (required)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location:
In person
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