Job Description

Extraordinary People, Exceptional Care



Senior Care Assistant



Are you a compassionate and experienced Senior Care Assistant looking to grow in a supportive environment? At Thornton, our Senior Care Assistants are vital in delivering high-quality, person-centred care throughout the night. With a dedicated Night Care Manager on-site, you'll never be the most senior person in the home overnight--giving you the reassurance and support to focus on what matters most: providing exceptional care to our residents.

Rates of pay:

NVQ level 3 in Health and Social care:

13.80 per hour



Nights - Part time and Full Time Shifts available. 22hrs - 44hrs per week



Introduction to the role



Orchard Care Homes is at the forefront of delivering high quality individual care to meet the person's needs. Our focus is on ensuring medication is appropriate and providing meaningful activities to everyone.



As one of our Senior Care Assistants, you will be responsible for assessing the individuals needs and formulating person-centred care plans, ensuring that medical, physical, and emotional needs are met. Administering medication safely is paramount, all our senior care assistants are provided with additional training to ensure competency and knowledge of the medication used in our homes.



You will have previous care experience, within Older People's care or within a dementia setting. It is a requirement to have a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care.



Main Duties



To assess, plan, deliver and evaluate a high personalised standard of Nursing care which meets the individuals needs and the high standards expected at Orchard Care Homes.



To always ensure individuals are treated with respect and dignity and that individual's rights to privacy, independence and choice are met.



You will be a team player who will lead, supervise, support and develop the care team.



You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills as will you be closely liaising with external professionals, individuals and relatives.

Benefits:

Access to Blue Light Discount Card & App.



Excellent training and progression opportunities, from day one, with career pathways to enable you to grow and develop.



Recognition schemes, such as 'Making a Difference' and an annual awards ceremony, recognising our dedicated staff team.



Free Uniform and car parking.



Access to our 24/7 Employee Support Hub offering confidential support on personal and professional issues.



About Orchard Care Homes



Thornton Hall & Lodge is a bright and spacious purpose-built home that specialises in care for older people, with the Hall providing 24hr residential care for 48 residents, and the Lodge giving additional round the clock dementia care for 48 residents.



Orchard Care Homes has been providing care for older people for over 15 years. We are committed to being at the heart of the local community and delivering the same level of care that we would all wish for our loved ones.



We believe in investing in our people. Your professional development will be actively encouraged, with plenty of training and progression opportunities across our portfolio of homes.



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