Job Description

Full Time Day and Night Carer Positions

Care and Residential Home, Milford, Derbyshire

13.29 p/h (plus an extra 15p if NVQ qualified) | Night Shifts | Good CQC

When you care, you can work in a job to be proud of.

REFER A FRIEND AND BONUS SCHEME USING 'CARE FRIENDS' APP: EARN UP TO 125 FOR REFERRING YOUR FRIENDS TO MILFORD CARE.

SUPPORT WITH ACHIEVING NVQS AND MANY MORE TRAINING COURSES.

Milford Care are looking for permanent Night and Day carers to join our fantastic, hard-working team at Milford House care home.

Milford House offers exceptional care within a beautiful grade II listed Georgian manor house close to Duffield and Belper.

Details of this Night Carer position and what the home is offering:

Permanent Day and Night Carer contracts, working over a 7 day rota at an hourly rate of 12.79 for Days and 13.29 for nights plus an 15p extra per hour if you have an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

A comprehensive induction and ongoing learning and development opportunities

A supportive atmosphere with a fantastic team spirit

Purpose of Position

Read and write reports in Care Plans.

Assist Residents to dress, undress, to bath and to Toilet.

Help Residents with mobility problems and other physical disabilities such as incontinence, help in the care and use of aids and personal equipment.

Help in the promotion of mental and physical activity of Residents through communication, taking them out, sharing with them in activities such as reading, writing, hobbies and recreations.

Assist Residents at meal times

Answer emergency bells, door bell and telephone, and greet visitors and report to Nurse in charge.

Take part in staff and Resident meetings and also in training activities as required.

Maintain a high standard of hygiene to prevent cross infection as stipulated in the group's infection control procedures

To maintain confidentiality regarding all aspects of care and management of the home.

Benefits

Full in-house training programme, leading to obtaining the industry-recognised Care Certificate, with support from our dedicated group training coordinator. Bonus Scheme and Friend Referral Rewards via the CareFriends app.
A dedicated senior management team and family-feel approach, which may not be found in larger organisations; Milford Care remains in the caring hands of the same two families who founded the company over 35 years ago.

Our very own Milford Care Awards night which happen every year and thank you for all the wonderful care you have given to our residents

Milford Care are one of the first care providers in the UK to adopt the

Montessori

method of caregiving- The goal is to engage the senses in order to help people rediscover the world around them. We have monthly Montessori book clubs as well as many other activities

The daily job is not just task-based, we focus completely on person-centred care for our residents - they have the freedom to choose exactly what their day will look like, what they'd like to eat, when they wish to get up or go to bed and much more

Free uniform

Workplace pension Progression Opportunities - we are fully committed to supporting you in the gaining the qualifications to progress in the career you love. Two of our home managers worked as care assistants for Milford Care!
What We Are Looking For In a Carer:

It is important you have some experience in a UK nursing home setting.

A flexible approach to shift patterns and able to adhere to a 7 day rota

You will be compassionate and respectful and able to build relationships with colleagues and those that you care for

By joining our team as a carer, you can make all the difference in the world to a vulnerable person's everyday life.

To apply now, please follow the link provided.

Please note any offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and employment reference checks in addition to verification of UK professional registration (if applicable), right to work in the UK and Occupational Health clearance.

About Us

Our philosophy is simple and unwavering.

At Milford Care it is the right of each resident in our care...

to be cared for with dignity, respect, compassion and kindness

to receive care based on individual needs and informed choice

to feel part of a community

to voice opinions and make personal decisions at all times

to be cared for by people who appreciate their need for privacy

If you're the sort of person who treats others with respect, listens to their needs, understands their emotions, and is warm, kind and honest, we want you!

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: 12.79-13.44 per hour

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Employee discount Referral programme Store discount
Work Location: In person