Job Description

Glenfield Woodlands strives to deliver the highest standards of care within our home. We are seeking a dedicated Acting Senior Care Assistant (with previous care experience) to join our care team.

About the home:

Glenfield Woodlands is a 17 bedded Care Home in Glenfield, Leicester. Glenfield Woodlands specializes in elderly and dementia care. The most recent CQC report is rated overall 'GOOD', and we are currently in the process of aiming to achieve an 'OUTSTANDING' rating.

Job Role - Acting Senior Care Assistant Nights 36 hours. However may be expected to cover day shift's during A/L or sickness to help meet the needs of the home

Shifts - 8am-2pm, 2pm-8pm, 8pm-8am

Rate of Pay: 13.30 ph as Acting Senior/12.60ph as Carer

Acting Senior Care Assistant Duties include and are not limited to;

To Supervise and participate in the delivery of care to residents

To follow and develop care plans to ensure a person centered approach is achieved for every resident.

To provide leadership and support to the care staff, and to support their personal professional development.

Administration of medication

Liaise directly with families, friends, GP's. District Nurses and other working professionals and agencies.

To work and promote good practices to all staff.

To be open to further training and professional development.

To work in conjunction with CQC's Key Lines of Enquiry framework. Promoting a Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well Led service.

As an Acting senior care assistant you will be expected to lead by example, and demonstrate strong leadership skills.

Requirements:

Full commitment to the home, being punctual, flexible, honest and caring are paramount for the eligibility of this job vacancy.

Previous experience within a nursing/residential home as a Senior/Acting Senior is desirable

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (Desirable or working towards)

Available to work, with an immediate start.

Active, on line DBS (Desirable). Enhanced DBS required with initial costs to be met by the applicant. Refundable upon completion of 6 month probationary period..

If you are interested then please click 'apply' to submit your CV.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 36 per week

Benefits:

On-site parking
Work Location: In person