Job Description

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The Waterside Care Home is a contemporary, purpose-built 64-bedroom care facility with ensuite accommodation, nestled in the heart of St Helens. Designed with comfort, safety, and dignity in mind, The Waterside offers a comprehensive range of care services including residential, nursing, and residential dementia support. Reflecting the Lovett Care philosophy of quality and compassion, the home provides a warm, inclusive environment where each resident is valued and encouraged to live life to the fullest. Equipped with the latest in care technology and a varied programme of daily activities, our residents enjoy meaningful engagement and opportunities for gentle exercise. Our dedicated team is carefully selected for their empathy and professionalism, undergoing rigorous induction and ongoing training to uphold the highest standards of care.



We're excited to announce the launch of our newly registered Nursing Community, created to meet the growing healthcare needs of our local area. As we open our doors, we are looking for dedicated, compassionate Registered Nurses to be part of our founding team. You will support the Home Manager and Deputy Home Manager in providing leadership to the care team and effective 24-hour management of the home within the available resources. We have a 42.88 hours contract available with an excellent salary! Shift times are 1945 - 0800, with alternate weekend working. Plus NMC Fee paid, paid breaks and handover, bank holiday and overtime enhancements, paid training, support with revalidation and free onsite parking.



Role Responsibilities:

Promote the highest standard of person centred clinical nursing care to residents. Manage, allocate duties and supervise the care team ensuring a quality delivery of care for the duration of the shift. To be a role model and demonstrate person centred care delivery. Take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of adults that you are responsible for or come into contact with. Manage the delivery of residents personalised care according to their agreed plan of care for the duration of a shift. Promote professional standards within the home supporting the Deputy and Home Manager. Provide supervision, coaching and assessment to Senior Care Assistants and Care Assistants. Ensure effective assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of resident care through written care plans. Maintain correctly written records as required by the company and regulatory bodies. Manage daily rotas and delegate daily workload ensuring sufficient and safe use of manpower. Ensure that all new admission files are completed within the week of arrival and the named nurse, senior carer and key worker must all contribute to completing the file Build relationships with external professionals Assist the home manager to carry out regular quality audits of care plans


Skills and experience required:

Experience in Elderly care is essential Registered Nurse with a Valid PIN Evidence of knowledge relating to the care of older people in order to undertake the coaching and supervision of Senior Care and Care Assistants Demonstrate a professional manner and appearance Demonstrate the ability to co-ordinate and motivate a team Demonstrate the ability to prioritise and handle emergency situations effectively


The Benefits



Opportunities to progress through our career paths into more senior and management roles



Bank holiday and overtime enhancements 5.6 weeks annual leave per annum Paid DBS Uniform provided Paid training Refer a friend referral scheme, for the following roles only - Registered Nurse, Team Leader / Senior Care Assistant and Care Assistant Excellent induction programme for new starters A rewarding career with lots of opportunities to progress within the company Ongoing support and training for nationally recognised qualifications A competitive rate of pay Cycle to work scheme Wellbeing programmes Recognition awards - employee of the month and golden tickets Ongoing career development Travel plan - walk or ride a bike and get a free meal that day Christmas Bonuses Pension scheme Early Pay - access to your money as you earn (pay advance)

Who Are We?

At Lovett Care, we've been delivering exceptional care since 2009, with homes across England and in Wales. With a solid reputation in the care industry, we take pride in creating a 'home from home' environment where residents can live life to the fullest, no matter their age or condition. Our values guide everything we do, and we believe our people are our greatest asset.

Our Mission and Vision:

To be recognised as a passionate and committed provider offering quality person-centred care in a safe, comfortable 'home from home' environment. Our Vision is through the professionalism and collaboration of our team members, we achieve an excellent standard of person-centred care where everyone has the freedom of choice, privacy, dignity and is treated with the upmost respect.

This position is subject to a DBS check