Job Description

Please note: All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK.

NO SPONSORSHIP, NO STUDENT Visa

13.15/hr

Purpose of Position:

Main purpose of the job; To promote the residents life skills and support the individual to explore the daily function of ordinary living, therefore enhancing the Client's confidence and independence. To assist and support mentoring and support of new Care Assistants during their induction as directed by the Service Manager, to ensure good practice and a thorough induction is provided that enables them to quickly become effective in the whole role of Care Assistant. To uphold the Catholic ethos, policies and practices of Marian House Care Home as laid down in the policies and procedures presented by the Sisters of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, local Social Services and the Care Quality Commission.

The appointed person will require the following qualifications

Qualified NVQ 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care - Adults or willing to complete the course while working.

Clear DBS.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential for this very special Home. Previous experience in a care environment would be an advantage. Senior Care Assistants will supervise care workers and will take responsibility for the smooth running of the service. Ensuring all care is delivered to a high standard, and documented within the residents' care plan. Respond to emergencies, and provide guidance and support to care workers. Senior Assistants are responsible for individuals' overall comfort and wellbeing and help people who need care and support to live as independently as possible. Administer medication to the residents as required. Provide interest and activities to stimulate and engage the residents. Monitoring the residents' conditions by taking temperature, pulse, respiration and weight. Contributing to record keeping. Personal care - assisting the residents with number of tasks, such as getting into and out of bed, washing, bathing and dressing, or, where necessary, providing continence support. Provide help with tasks and chores around Marian House such as vacuuming, making beds, help with eating and preparing meals. Responsible for helping residents to manage their medication after the appropriate training has been provided. Become someone the residents can talk to and is a good listener.
Applicant for this position must have previous relevant experience, posses strong interpersonal skills.

Please note:

Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted and contacted for this job. Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 13.15 per hour

Expected hours: 39.75 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Experience:

administering medication in care home home setting : 1 year (required) Senior Care Assistant : 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person