Job Description

We are a Dementia Care Home based in Knottingley, supporting vulnerable adults who have a diagnosis of Dementia.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Care Assistant to work 28 hours a week. The hours of work are on a rota basis, and the position includes weekends and bank holidays with enhanced rates of pay.

What will be expected from me?

The purpose of this role is to oversee and maintain the care of the residents and support the home manager and assistant manager with the general running of the home and provision of person-centred care and support for our residents.

What would I be doing?

You will provide person-centred care and support for the residents within the home. You will communicate the needs of service users to management and maintain good relations between service users, staff, and families. You will manage and safely administer service users& medications. You will providing high levels of care to ensure that our residents have the best quality of life in their later years.

Why Wakefield Council?

We are a leading Council for best practice and an employer of choice for individuals seeking a rewarding role and career. Competitive holiday entitlement Support and access to high-quality training offers to help progress your career to the next level. We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff and we recognise that resilient Team need a good work/life balance as well as supportive leadership and support in the workplace. Access to a range of employee support products. Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard). The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Great range of benefits including discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program with a dedicated personal trainer, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, cycle to work scheme and many more.

Essential requirements:

NVQ 2 in Social Care. NVQ 3 in Social Care is desirable however candidate must be willing to complete this qualification. An understanding of Safe manual handling techniques. Knowledge of Safeguarding Adults. A minimum of two years experience of working with older adults and an understanding of their differing complex care needs.
For further information, please contact Patrycja Walesiak on 01977 722405.

Want to Know More?

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council feel free to contact Patrycja Walesiak.

Tel: 01924 307798

E-mail: pwalesiak@wakefield.gov.uk

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Safeguarding

Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and vulnerable adults are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and vulnerable adults whilst promoting their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.

DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service)

The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information.

Fluency Duty

This post is subject to the Fluency Duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016. The post-holder is required to demonstrate an appropriate level of fluency under the duty as detailed within the job specification for the post.

Probation

In line with the Council's Probation Procedure, certain positions may be subject to a six-month probationary period. This requirement does not apply to internal vacancies.

Diversity

Having a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve helps us to achieve the best outcomes for all. We encourage applications from everyone and actively seek to ensure that everyone feels included in the workplace so that we can make the most of our differences.

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Happy to talk Flexible working

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 21,641.72-23,865.83 per year

Expected hours: 28 per week

Benefits:

Cycle to work scheme Referral programme Sick pay
Work Location: In person