Job Title: Senior Care Assistant - Nights
Salary: £13.56ph
Hours: Full time (7pm-7am 3-4 shifts a week to include alternate weekends)
Location: Edwinstowe, NG21 9PA
Employer: Nightingale Nursing & Care Home, owned by Jasmine Healthcare
Are you looking for a care environment where you can thrive?
What can Jasmine offer you?
* Salary - We pay top quartile market salaries
* Pay Rises - Annual Performance related pay increases of up to 8% in addition to any cost of living increase
* Holiday - 28 Days including Bank Holidays
* Pension - We encourage everyone to sign-up for our NEST Pension Scheme, which we contribute 3% of salary to
* Bonusly Points - These are exchangeable for various vouchers or cash (with all tax paid by Jasmine) via PayPal, and are earned by obtaining recognition from your colleagues, good mandatory training, good attendance, and various other ways you contribute positively to the team and our residents' lives
* Training - All relevant qualifications are fully funded to help you progress, and we will reward you with a financial bonus of up to £500
* Refer a friend incentive - Up to £1,000 for referring a suitable team member
* Meals - Enjoy low-cost meals at just £1 per course while on shift
* Short Notice shift incentives
* Employee Assistance Programme - Access to free counselling and valuable well-being advice 24/7
* DBS check - We pay for this
* Uniform - We provide as many uniforms as you require (subject to fair use policy)
A little about Nightingale Nursing and Care Home:
Nightingale Nursing & Care Home is based in the centre of Edwinstowe, near Mansfield. The home, although purpose-built, has been made very homely, and has a selection of garden areas, in line with Jasmine's values and ethos. The home provides personal, nursing and dementia care to 49 residents.
Competencies for Senior Care Assistant:
* Ability to work under pressure
* Leadership skills
* Excellent people skills
* A caring and nurturing attitude
* Positive and enthusiastic outlook
* Good time management skills
* Good written and oral communication skills
* Prepared to take on extra training as required
Day to Day Responsibilities for Senior Care Assistant:
* Provide the highest possible levels of care in supporting and assisting our residents in all aspects of daily living.
* Promote our resident's independence with a focus on choice, dignity and respect, alongside promoting their physical and emotional wellbeing.
* Lead your shift to ensure high standards are maintained, and other members of the team feel supported.
* Complete the daily medication rounds and document consistently without errors or any issues being picked up on the medication audits.
* Promote good practice in all aspects of care, and challenge poor practice from other team members.
Essential Requirements for Senior Care Assistant:
* Relevant Professional qualification (e.g., Registered Nurse or NVQ minimum level 3).
* Minimum of two years' experience as a Care Assistant in residential / nursing home setting.
* Awareness of the principles of Person-Centred Care Planning.
* Knowledge of the prevention of abuse of vulnerable adults and procedures to follow in the event of an allegation of abuse.
* Live within 30 minutes of the Home.
Preferred Requirements for Senior Care Assistant:
* Two years' experience in a similar role in a nursing home.
* At least one year’s experience working in a similar role in a residential or nursing home.
* One year experience of caring for residents living with dementia.
* NVQ Level 4 in Adult Health and Social Care or above.
* Knowledge of National Care Standards Act 2000.
* Experience of managing a team.
A little about Jasmine Healthcare:
By prioritising our people, our mission is to provide the highest standards of care to as many elderly residents as possible.
* Well over half our team have a relevant Diploma qualification.
* We have a 4.8 star rating (out of 5.0) on Indeed as a top employer.
* We have Good and Outstanding Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection reports.
* We have a 9.7 rating (out of 10.0) on www.carehome.co.uk.
Join us for a rewarding career where you'll be supported, recognised, and appreciated!
Apply today and you'll get a response within one working day.
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