Job Description

Senior Care & Support Assistant - Firgrove

Manor Community is a family run business, and we value all our fantastic staff members and residents. It's important to us to have the right staff in place to look after our residents in the best way possible.

Firgrove House, rate outstanding by the CQC, is part of the multi award winning Manor Community, providing person-centred, rehabilitative care and support to help people achieve their goals and aspirations.

To be successful with us you'll be naturally caring with the ability to make a difference in someone's life, help them to achieve their goals and work to a high standard. Experience of working with dementia residents would be an advantage but not essential as fully paid training will be provided.

The role:

You'll help and assist our residents, to fulfil their daily and long-term goals, creating positive outcomes in their lives. Working in a passionate way to provide excellent person-centred care to our residents, you'll ensure all our residents are happy and cared for in the best way possible.

What you'll be doing:

Ensure Registered Manager is kept up to date with day to day running of the home. To be flexible and responsive to meet the changing needs of the service and the people we support. Ensure residents are maintained to a high standard and report any requirements to the manager. Support people with decision making and positive lifestyle choices. Supporting people to participate in their community, by accessing local facilities and wider community resources. Keep abreast of local media, supporting residents to attend chosen activities. Work to implement our outcome focused Person Centred-Care Plans. Support the team to help residents develop and expand social networks and friendships. Assist residents through transitioning into and out of the service to further independence. Liaise with other agencies and advocates, confidently for client's if necessary and encourage them to do so for themselves. Work in partnership with care managers and other professionals to maximise quality of life, including G. P's and District Nurses. Administer and maintain medication. Carry out Basic Observations on residents and report to G.P an accurate report. Ensure the security of the building and the safety of the people living in the home. Record information about residents and ensure communication with Staff Members. Escalate all issues to the manager To take lead on shift, ensuring care staff have completed all tasks and entered information into electronic care plans. Checking rooms and ensuring a quality of care.
As a precondition of this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.

What you'll bring:

Genuine interest in working within a caring environment Ability to communicate effectively at all levels Team Player, reliable, good communicator. Behaviour with and values: honesty, respect, professionalism, human rights and dignity Previous experience in support or care 'can-do' mentality Willingness to participate in in-house training external and vocational training programmes Satisfactory DBS, Basic understanding of Health and Safety, Fire Safety Commitment to training and development Commitment to our Values, Vision, Mission and Principles Willingness to support the manager and help to ensure a quality assurance for all residents. A flexible approach to shifts, willingness to cover holiday and the occasional night shift. NVQ Level 3 (or higher)

What we offer:

Fully paid 4-day mandatory induction training. Paid DBS if required. Employee Assistance Program. Blue light card with access to multiple retail discounts. Flexible hours with days and nights available with a requirement to work every other weekend. Competitive hourly rates of pay and enhanced rates for weekend work. 2-week rotational rota. Supportive management team with opportunities for development. Free onsite parking.

Due to the location of our home and our shift patterns, you should be able to reasonably commute to Yate within at least 1 hour.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 12.25-13.00 per hour

Benefits:

Free parking Referral programme
Application question(s):

6. Do you have the right to work in the UK with no restrictions? If yes Please specify the type of permit. Please note due to changes in the government salary threshold, we are unable to provide sponsorship of any kind. Do you have a full UK drivers clean licence, with access to a vehicle? Do you hold any relevant care certifications? (Please specify)
Work Location: In person