Job Description

We are looking for dedicated and experienced Senior Care Assistants who are passionate about providing excellent care to older people in our care homes. You will also be an influential individual who can lead a team of care assistants to ensure that residents receive the highest standards of care.

About The Role

Main Duties


To ensure that day to day service delivery is meeting the needs of residents and the care they receive is compliant with statutory, legal and regulatory frameworks in addition to delivering the company values.


Leading a team of care assistants to ensure that exemplary care is being delivered.


Ensure that all accidents, incidents or safeguardings are documented and reported in line with company policies and procedures


Administering prescribed medication to residents.


Support independence and dignity in all aspects of care delivery including personal care, dressing and assisting with meals.


Deliver care in accordance with individual care plans


Support residents with emotional and social wellbeing and encourage participation in leisure activities


Complete paperwork accurately and within agreed timescales


Maintain confidentiality


Attend team and individual meetings as required


Work effectively with team members to deliver customer care


Share knowledge skills, and information to enhance customer experience


Committed to professional development


Encourage challenge of harassment or discrimination


Additional Information:


Expected to cover shifts for sickness and holidays


Required to work unsocial hours, including nights, weekends and bank holidays as necessary.


Flexibility due to 24/7 service operation


Job description subject to review and changes in consultation with the post holder


What we offer


Employee Development programme


Career progression opportunities


Free parking


Referral Bonus


Employee of the Month


Free Uniform


Company Pension Scheme


Competitive Hourly rate

Required Criteria

Experience of working in a care home with residents who have dementia Has a caring and compassionate nature suitable for working with vulnerable adults Able to record residents information and update records in a timely manner Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team Has appropriate training/qualifications e.g. Level 3 diploma/NVQ health and social care, or working towards or willing to enrol Has knowledge of electronic care planning systems and call systems within the home Awareness of Care Standards Regulations and the role of the CQC Experience and understanding regarding supervising a team

Desired Criteria

Understanding of the skills required to lead a team. Experience of supporting people with End of Life care Has a working understanding of the Mental Capacity Act, DoLs, Infection Control, Safeguarding Vulnerable adults and Data protection.

Skills Needed

About The Company

Passionate about making a difference

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Here at Westward Care, we all share the same ambition - to deliver the very best care and support. It's our aim to make a real difference, always prioritising health and happiness in everything we do. And with our on-going training and development, we're always learning new ways of meeting the changing needs of older people.

Company Culture

Quality

. We aim high when it comes to our care and our facilities. We settle for nothing short of excellence.

Respect.

We give all our residents the freedom to live a full and active life, respecting their privacy and dignity, giving them the support they need to control their own lives.

Integrity.

We take pride in our openness and honesty, keeping the promises we make to our residents and to each other - building confidence and trust.

Service

. Customer Service defines everything about our approach to care and support. We always go the extra mile for our residents and their families.

Company Benefits

Employee development programs, Free parking, Referral bonus, Employee of the Month

Salary

13.17 per hour