Job Description

Night Senior Care Assistant

At Black Swan Care Group, we are currently looking for a Night Senior Care Assistant to work in one of our residential care facilities, Maitland House on a full time 36 hours contract for 13.70/hour

Maitland House is a residential care facility for elderly people which is situated in the popular seaside resort of Clacton-on-Sea, Essex.

Black Swan Care Group has become a Real Living Wage employer! Our other benefits include:

Ability to access your wages throughout the month via Wagestream.

Refer a friend bonus scheme (200 per placement.)

Paid annual leave 28 days per year. (Based on hours / pro rata.) and enhanced pay for working Christmas and Boxing Day & Bank Holidays.

Fully paid induction and training programme, and excellent on-going training from day one and throughout your career (Mandatory and specialised.)

Progression with internal promotions available across the group and excellent apprenticeship schemes.

Employee Care line with our confidential telephone counselling, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Paid breaks and

free meals.

DBS costs paid for by the company and pension scheme.

Blue light card.

Responsibilities of a Senior care assistant:

Support the physical and emotional needs of our residents and their general day to day activities around the home, improving and making a difference to their everyday lives. Assist residents with their personal care needs (Including washing, lifting/hoisting, bathing, and toileting.) Oversee care assistants on shift and undertake 'on-call' duties when designated. Help ensure that all staff contribute to the efficient running of the home and the creation of a homely atmosphere. Help the manager/person in charge maintain logbooks and records. Assist with the administration of medication and assist with creating residents care plans.

Requirements of a Senior care assistant:

Caring personality and caring nature Positive attitude, outlook, and good attention to detail Experience with medication administration Able to complete physical tasks Availability to work every other weekend and flexibility with working hours NVQ Level 2 and/or 3 in Health and Social Care (Desired but not essential.)
INDHP

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 13.70 per hour

Expected hours: 36 per week

Benefits:

Company events Discounted or free food Free parking On-site parking
Application question(s):

Do you require a sponsorship from us? Yes/No
Licence/Certification:

UK driver licence and a car? (preferred) NVQ level 2 or above in Health and Social Care. (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person