Senior Care Assistant - Cheltenham, United Kingdom - Lilian Faithfull Care

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*Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time**Lilian Faithfull Care pay you for every hour you work

*All breaks paid plus additional enhancements (weekends hours additional £1 per hour. £11.80 to £12.80 at weekends

*Rate of Pay: £ £11.80 \
  • Depending on experince
*\* inclusive of medication enhancement.

*Wagestream* (ready access to hours earned, drawdown 50% of your earned pay before payday) *All breaks are paid, plus additional enhancements for weekends.


Lilian Faithfull Care is a well-established charity based in Gloucestershire that provides care, support and a home for Life for the elderly.

We are looking for a Team Leader to join our existing team of Nurses & carer's at one of our care homes based in Pitchcombe, Stroud called Resthaven working 36 hours per week

*Responsibilities of a Team Leader/Senior Care Assistant : - To work with support and lead the team in the absence of the management team within the home.

  • Promoting a safe and caring environment providing the highest standards of quality care in accordance with the Charities Policies whilst meeting the needs of our residents
  • There's a requirement to teach and lead by example our new staff members in all aspects of their work in the home.
  • You will aid and support the management team in the monitoring supervision and training of staff in the home.
  • Making a difference to each individual's life in everything you do.
  • Encouraging residents to maintain their independence as fully as possible
  • Assisting with mobility, personal hygiene, dressing and feeding ensuring dignity and respect for the resident at all times
  • Helping and encouraging residents to undertake these tasks for themselves as appropriate.
*Requirements*- A caring individual who is compassionate about providing care and support to elderly.

  • A genuine interest in working within a caring environment, to help people retain their dignity and respect their privacy.
  • Have a Level 3 NVQ in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
  • A minimum of 3 years' experience working within a care setting
  • The ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
  • Work well in a team
  • Are flexible as shifts will include weekends and evenings on a rota basis.
*Benefits of working with Lilian Faithfull Care: - Competitive salaries

  • 40p an hour extra for medication trained staff
- £7 an hour extra for staff trainers (Train the Trainer courses provided)

  • 40p an hour extra for staff working on the extra care wings
- £1 per hour allowance for weekend working.

  • Training in many related topic and sponsored NVQ courses available.
  • 1 week of paid induction
  • Subsidised critical illness insurance.
  • Free Life Insurance x 2 of annual salary
  • Pension Contributions
  • Subsidised Meals.
  • Paid Breaks
  • Career Progression Matrix in place if you are looking for development.

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Part-time hours: 24-36 per week


Salary:
From £10.50 per hour


Benefits:


  • Discounted or free food
  • Life insurance
  • Onsite parking
  • Referral programme

Schedule:

  • 12 hour shift
  • Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

  • Yearly bonus

Work Location:
In person

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