As a Senior Care Assistant, we ask for you to care for our residents like they are your own family, addressing their physical, psychological, and social needs. You will assist residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing, and assisting with meals. Additionally, you will be responsible for the medication round and leading the shift. We welcome applications from candidates who have previously worked as a Senior Care Assistant, Care Giver, Homecare Worker, or Community Support Worker. We also provide full training and welcome candidates without previous senior experience but with a passion for care and a valid qualification.
We are a family-run business that is part of the Wood Care Group, and our employees are important to us.
"Become a key worker and make a difference"
About You:
We’re looking for kind and caring individuals who want a job where they can truly make a difference in people’s lives. You will need:
* Level 3 in Health & Social Care or care certificate (desirable, not essential as training is provided).
* Previous experience working in a Care Home environment (desirable but not essential).
* Experience in leading a team.
* A committed and organized approach.
* A confident communicator with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Flexibility to work shifts.
If you would like to utilize your care experience and people skills in an organization that provides the best quality care for your loved ones, then this is a rewarding place to be.
Other Duties:
* Attend staff meetings.
* Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing needs and demands of the home, participate in appropriate training, and encourage and support staff in their development and training.
* Ensure you understand your safeguarding responsibilities and develop your skills to reduce the risk of abuse or neglect to adults who need care and support, recognizing their choice and control.
* Adhere to safeguarding and whistleblowing policies at all times.
* Provide evidence of any undertaken training.
* Comply with fire procedures and health and safety legislation, and work in a safe environment.
* Complete all training as determined by the home.
Your Benefits:
* Competitive pay rates.
* Exceptional training and career development.
* Proud to Care - Our in-house employee recognition scheme.
* Uniform provided.
* Free onsite car parking and close to local transport links.
* First-rate working environment.
* Additional shifts available.
* Discount club membership across categories such as holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many other items.
* Employee of the month.
* Long service awards.
* Refer a friend scheme - up to £100 per referral.
* Overtime rates.
* Access to Wage Stream - cash out up to 50% of your earned wages each week.
* Overtime raffle - chance to win £100 per month.
* Wellbeing support.
* Employee Assistance Program.
* My Healthy Advantage App - comprehensive library of resources to help and support you in life.
* Opportunity to take part in exciting trips and activities with our residents.
“Wood Care Group’s main priority is the welfare and wellbeing of its residents and staff. We also understand the vital importance of having the best staff in place to support this vision. As a company, we have great communication and are always looking for ways to improve our employees' work-life balance.” - Michelle, HR Manager
Please see our website for videos of what our home is like to work at! www.woodcaregroup.com
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