Job Description

Job description

Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK and be within commutable distance to Bradwell Hall Nursing Home and Woodview Care Home. Unfortunately we cannot consider candidates that do not meet these criteria at this time.

Location:

Bradwell Hall Nursing Home, Newcastle-under-Lyme

Job Type:

Full time, Permanent

Salary:

11.37

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12.32 per hour depending on age

Hours:

22-44 hours per week (12 hours shifts) 2, 3 or 4 shifts per week including alternate weekends, flexible availability. The company operates various shift times including but not limited to: 08:00-20:00 / 10:00-22:00

Job description

Fully paid training Previous experience essential Career progression through NVQ training Purpose built Care Home Annual Care Awards FREE Blue Light Discount Card Pension FREE Uniform & DBS Assistant Practitioner Training Qualifications to keep Subsidised Lunches
Bradwell Hall Nursing Home are a modern style purpose built Family run Care Home registered for Nursing and Residential Care.

We are seeing to recruit Care Assistants/Support Workers with previous experience in this field to join our team as we have recently increased our occupancy.

Care work can be a very rewarding career. It involves helping residents to live with dignity assisting with their every day needs such as washing, dressing and assisting at meal times. If this type of work appeals to you, we can offer a range of shifts to fit in with your home life.

The successful applicant will be contracted to weekly hours, full time day shifts available over a 7 day working rota.

Please note:

Days, Afternoons & Evenings, Twilights or Nights

Enhanced rates of pay for applicants who are NVQ Level 2 or NVQ Level 3 or similar qualification in Health & Social Care

Pay rates:
Rate of pay 18 - 20 years: 11.37 per hour

Enhancements: NVQ Level 2: Extra 7p per hour or NVQ Level 3: Flat rate of 13.07 per hour

Rate of pay 21 years and over: 12.32 per hour

Enhancements: NVQ Level 2: Extra 7p per hour or NVQ Level 3: Flat rate of 13.07 per hour

Overview of what the home provides:

Care for residents who have an illness or medical condition requiring frequent medical attention supervised day and night by registered nurses Specialist care and support for residents who have been diagnosed with Dementia Care and support to elderly residents within a residential setting End of life care, treatment and support for residents and families

Your role and responsibilities:

The role of a carer is to give direct patient care to our Residents with Dementia as directed by a trained nurse and support the resident in his/her plan of care

Duties will include:

Assist residents who have Dementia with all aspects of personal care e.g. washing, dressing, toileting etc Assist residents with mobility - including hoisting Assist residents with eating and drinking, communication and joining in social activities Assist nurses with preparation of a resident for treatment Complete all documentation as requested by the unit manager/nurse Maintain a clean and safe environment within the nursing home

Qualities we look for in our carers:

Flexibility Reliable 6 months previous experience working within a Nursing Home or Care Setting within the UK Good written and verbal communication skills Caring and compassionate Willing to learn new skills Work independently/part of a team
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 11.37 - 12.32 per hour

Expected hours: 22 - 44 per week Day shift / 24-48 per week Night shift

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 11.37-12.32 per hour

Expected hours: 22 - 44 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food On-site parking
Work Location: In person