Job Description

Job description

Care is Central is seeking likeminded Senior Care Assistants who are compassionate, caring and dedicated to caring for others the same way we are. We are looking for individuals who can provide empathetic and person-centred care to join our well established, growing team of Care Assistants in Leighton Buzzard.

Our newly developed 63 bed residential care home is one of only two in the UK designed to meet Passivhaus standards, making it highly energy-efficient, sustainable and environmentally friendly, ensuring that we not only provide outstanding care to our residents, but an outstanding environment too.

You will be joining a supportive care team, led by hands-on management who will provide you with a comprehensive training programme.

Join us on our mission to serve the people of Central Bedfordshire by helping them, treating them well, and providing the best possible care and support.

Main Duties of a Senior Care Assistant:

To lead a team of Care Assistants on shift, organising the shift and delegating care and support To provide care and support to individuals living within the home including personal and continence care, moving and handling and medication administration To be the first point of contact and first responder in the event of an incident within the home To manage and administer medication within the home To supervise and support care staff in delivering excellent care to our residents Develop, implement and keep up to date individual care plans for those living in the home Communicate effectively with residents, families, and healthcare professionals Utilise IT systems for record-keeping and care planning Carrying out audits, spot checks and stock checks Assist in maintaining a safe and homely environment within the care home Support the Deputy Managers and Registered Manager as required and instructed

What We Need From You:

What is important to us is that you share our values, have a passion for helping others, can work positively within a team (even when things aren't easy!) and bring joy and laughter to the role - both with those we support and those we work with.

A minimum of 1 year's experience working in a care setting supporting vulnerable adults Be eligible to work in the UK (Please note we

do not

offer Sponsorship) Have strong communication skills in English, both verbal and written A caring nature with a genuine desire to help others improve their quality of life. Undertake an Enhanced DBS check (Paid for by us)

What We Can Offer You:

A supportive, positive and proactive workplace that cares about people and values treating them well Domiciliary care provision without the need for travel between clients Competitive pay rate of

14.35 per hour

An employee assistance and wellbeing support service to help in times of need. Multiple platforms to access high street discounts and offer schemes, including a Blue Light Card. Company Sick Pay (Terms Apply) 28 days statutory annual leave

Plus,

an additional 5 day's contractual annual leave

PLUS,

Your Birthday off as paid discretionary leave Paid induction training, including gaining a recognised Care Certificate Opportunity to obtain NVQ Level 2 & 3 in Health & Social Care on completion of probation to enhance career development. Double pay on

Christmas day/Boxing Day/New Year's Day

Free uniform & DBS checks Enrolment in the company pension scheme (But you can opt out if you wish) Plus other employee benefits

Skills and Attributes - Our Values, Your Values:

We need all team members to model our organisational C.A.R.E values of

Compassion, Aspiration, Respect & Empowerment

and actively promote a culture that:

Drives Continuous Improvement:

Encourages innovation, service development and high-quality delivery across all areas.

Delivers with Compassion:

Embeds empathy and person-centred principles in all decision-making and quality assurance.

Champions Person-Led Care:

Embodies and promotes the values of My Home Life and Think Local Act Personal*.

Positive Collaborator:

Actively engages with the wider team to drive growth, work collaboratively, utilise individual skills and strengths, and fosters positive, meaningful and respectful working relations.

Application Process:

If you are interested in applying for this role, please click the apply button and submit a CV which we consider to be your expression of interest. If you are successfully shortlisted, we will contact you to discuss the role, arrange an interview and send a link to an application form to you. If you relish in meeting new people, caring for others and would like to work for a company that supports and celebrates our hard-working staff, then please apply.

Please Note:

Applications are reviewed as received and we may close this position upon finding a suitable candidate. We are not able to contact or provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.

To Find Out More About the Role:

If you wish to find out more about this role, please email Hollie Wiseman at

hrsupport@careiscentral.org.uk

To Find Out More About Care is Central:

To find out more about Care is Central and our vision to be the leading provider of adult social care services in Central Bedfordshire, please visit our website: www.careiscentral.org.uk

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 14.35-14.56 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Store discount
Schedule:

Day shift Weekend availability
Language:

English (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person