Job Description

Care Assistant

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Responsibilities

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Become Part of Something Special at Silver Trees Care Home


We're recruiting for two caring, committed individuals to join our team:

1 Day Carer - 36 hours per week 1 Night Carer - 36 hours per week

Silver Trees is more than a workplace, it's a warm, values-led home where kindness, dignity, respect and genuine person-centred care guide everything we do. Our residents deserve the very best, and we're looking for people who feel the same.


If you're compassionate, reliable, and passionate about making a real difference each day (or night!), you'll feel right at home with us.


Apply now and be part of a supportive team that truly values its staff and its residents.

Ensure that the needs of residents are met in a patient and caring manner. Help residents who need assistance with dressing, personal hygiene and toileting when required, respecting residents' rights to exercise choice in all areas of their life. Assist residents with mobility problems and other physical disabilities to move freely within the Home. Contribute to information used in care plans with residents and their families/significant others and implement care as agreed, respecting the resident's right to exercise choice. Provide a high standard of care and service at all times. Help in the promotion of mental and physical activity for residents through talking to them, listening to them, escorting on outings, and working with the resident to enable them to pursue hobbies and interests both in and outside the Home. Report to the Senior Care Assistant /Manager on duty changes in residents' condition or any concerns you might have. Ensure that all written reports are accurate and legible. Take part in staff meetings and training activities as required. Answer emergency bells and if necessary call senior member of staff on duty; answer the main door bell and greet visitors with politeness and warmth. Understand and put into practice any required health and safety at work initiatives. Undertake any additional duties as required at the request of the Senior Care Assistant/ Deputy in charge.

Qualifications and Skills

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NVQ in Health and Social Care Satisfactory CRB / DBS checks Experience / Qualification in care for relevant client category (Elderly Care)

Benefits:

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28 days holiday (FTE) (including bank holidays) Competitive pay (plus annual pay reviews)-13.25 per hour + enhanced overtime rates as per policy Exciting opportunities for career progression Mental Health First Aiders within the workplace An excellent range of services available via our business partner Simply Health to encourage healthy and motivated workforce. Care for Leadership Management Training Programme - growing and enhancing your Leadership Skills Ongoing Training and Development that include nationally recognised qualifications Refer a friend or resident bonus scheme - subject to policy Pension contributions Annual Staff Awards Programme

About The Company

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About Handsale Ltd:

Handsale Ltd is a privately-owned healthcare company that currently owns and operates five Care Homes across England, Wales and Scotland. Founded in 1988 as a family business, Handsale has proudly maintained its family-owned and operated structure to this day. Handsale has over 35+ years of experience in healthcare and is a well-respected group in the industry. The Company operates 372 beds and employs over 457 people. Each Handsale care home is exactly that - a home. They are all situated in carefully chosen areas where their residents can continue to lead fulfilling lives while feeling confident and secure. The homes are run with an ethos based on quality, trust and support. Handsale prides itself on being an integral part of each of the communities it serves.

Silver Trees Care

The home caters 60 residents and offers Nursing and Residential care. We care for elderly and frail people including Cancer Care, Colitis & Crohn's Disease, Epilepsy, Hearing Impairment, Huntington's disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease and Stroke. Facility & Services we offer are Palliative Care, Day Care, Respite Care, Convalescent Care, and Separate EMI Unit.

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Our HR Partner will answer your questions.


pratibha@handsale.co.uk