Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Care Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team at Alistre Lodge. This is a 43 bedded Nursing and residential care home and is privately owned. We have a dedicated team of staff on hand and are looking to expand. Our home is dedicated to providing a personal service. We pride ourselves in maintaining high standards of care.

We are looking for a dynamic full- time senior care assistant to join us, with excellent rates of pay.

About the role

As Senior Care Assistant at Alistre Lodge you will assist with daily activities providing residents with both physical and emotional support and personal care as needed. You will be responsible for the smooth running of the shift, also included with on -call rota. You will assign specific tasks to the care assistants and monitor their completion.

The Senior Care Assistant will promote high standards of care by ensuring all team members are trained and supervised appropriately and you will communicate professionally and warmly with visitors, family members and other health care professionals.

We're looking for caring, compassionate individuals who can manage a team, solve problems, show good judgement and communicate with all sorts of people.

At least one year's experience in long term care, assisted living or healthcare Ability to handle multiple priorities Strong written and verbal communication skills Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving and decision making skills Medication administration training or/and a willingness to undertake training if required. Had both COVID-19 Vaccinations, or be willing to have both.

The candidate will also have the following attributes;

A Caring Nature A Friendly and positive attitude Willing to learn and take on challenges Patient and understanding Honest and trustworthy Have a genuine interest within the Care Sector Flexible approach to work To have an NVQ Level 2 in health & social care.

The candidate must demonstrate the same set of values, the 6Cs of care

1. Care 2. Compassion 3. Courage 4. Communication 5. Commitment 6. Competence

Benefits

As well as a competitive salary we offer some great benefits including:

28 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays Workplace Pension Ongoing career training and development Recognizing great work Wellbeing services, financial loans and more Emergency Rate Free Uniform (Conditions apply) Free DBS (Conditions apply) Free beverages.
We're also committed to helping you progress and grow, with regular training, development opportunities and study support. If you want to build a successful career in care, we're the best place to start.

How to apply:

If this sounds like a job for you, and you are interested in applying for this vacancy we would like to hear from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 13.00-13.75 per hour

Benefits:

Discounted or free food
Experience:

supervisory: 1 year (preferred) providing care: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 15062023