Job Snapshot
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Employee Type:
Permanent -
Location:
Sunderland -
Job Type:
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Experience:
1 -
Date Posted:
1/11/2021
Job Description
Job Reference ID: PRINC/000/057462
Home Name: Howdon Care Centre
Location: Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, UK
Weekly Hours: 38.5
Salary: 8.89
Posting Expiry Date: 08/02/2021
As a Senior Care Assistant you will support the running of the shift and show warmth and support to our residents and their families; helping to promote independence and dignity and positively enhancing the lives of individuals in our care.
So as a Senior Care Assistant what do you need to do to make this happen?
*Ensure the delivery of quality of care by continually assessing our residents needs and wishes
*Develop, review and update care plans to meet our clients changing physical, social and psychological needs
*Communicate professionally and warmly with visitors and family, and other health care professionals
*Promote high standards of care by ensuring all staff are supervised appropriately and shifts run in a smooth and efficient manner
*Promote the Home in a professional manner, by becoming actively involved in raising awareness of the Home within the local community
Job Requirements
In order to achieve this our carers should have:
A positive attitude and wholly adopt a person centered approach; showing compassion and a desire to make a difference. Show leadership qualities, and be willing to take ownership for the delivery of quality care. Our senior care assistants must hold a minimum of NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care and have a legal right to work in the UK.
It is essential to have the following:
- A minimum of 12mths experience of working in a health and social care setting
- Senior care/team leading experience
- Care Certificate or equivalent training covering care induction as defined by Skills for Care.
Four Seasons Health Care provide a variety of competitive benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a bespoke development programme, childcare vouchers and an employee discount scheme. Plus free parking and uniform where applicable.
This is a nights position at Howdon Care Centre in Wallsend. Shifts run from 8pm-8am. For this 38.5hr pw contract you will be working 3 shifts one week and 4 shifts the next.
If you have the skills to succeed in this role and are committed to the provision of quality care please click on Apply now.