Senior Care Assistant

6 Days Old

Senior Care Assistant
Location: Stafford, ST18 0RD
Salary: £13.70 per hour
Contract: 24 hours per week (Permanent) / Zero Hour (Bank Contract) available
Benefits:
Early Pay App - Claim up to 50% of wages on demand. No need to wait until Payday.
Paid Breaks
Health and Wellbeing App - With 24/7 GP ( Eligible after 12 months of employment)
Refer a Friend scheme - £100 (T&C apply)
Full Training Provided
Free Starter Uniform and DBS check.
Career Progression Opportunities - Care Certificate and NVQs
Blue Light Card - You will be eligible for a blue light card which provides you discounts on shops and restaurants.
Work-Based Pension
About us:
Meadowfields Care Home is a 65-bed, en-suite home in the scenic village of Great Haywood, Stafford, just five miles from Rugeley and Stafford. Our purpose-built home offers peaceful surroundings and beautiful countryside views.
We welcome visits to see our care firsthand, with our Care Manager happy to give a tour and explain our services.
Our care is guided by six core values Privacy, Dignity, Rights, Independence, Choice, and Fulfilment ensuring residents and their families can trust in the compassionate care we provide.
Job Role:
The Senior Care Assistant will report to the Care Manager and be responsible for all aspects of the physical and emotional care of clients and provide leadership of the team, including the supervision and training of staff. The role will also involve providing close liaison with professional agents.
We seek a well-organised, adept at allocating and delegating work appropriately, proven ability to lead and supervise others, and good care understanding. You're trained, or willing to teach, administer medication, and contribute to, monitor, and implement changes that improve residents' outcomes.
Main Responsibilities:
To take responsibility for the home and ensure it meets company objectives in the absence of the Care Manager.
To administer and record medication as and when required in accordance with the Medication Policy.
To give a daily report to the person in charge at the end of each shift concerning the care delivered to the residents noting any changes.
To maintain liaison with professionals in a multi-agency approach.
To provide supervision and support to the staff team.
To participate in the planning of care programmes and prepare care review reports.
To assess the care practice of all staff, ensuring the objectives of the home are met.
To supervise and be involved in all aspects of the holistic care of the resident group.
To maintain administration and monitoring systems that comply with legal requirements.
To ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures.
To work flexible hours to meet the needs of the home.
To attend staff training courses and meetings.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
Medication Experience and all the relevant certifications.
Own Transport or ability to get to work, public transport is present.
Demonstrate Leadership Skills
Flexibility in shift patterns
Working Towards NVQ Level 3 or Equivalent
If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role, click on APPLY today, forwarding an up-to-date copy of your CV for consideration in the first instance.
No agencies please.

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Location:
Stafford
Salary:
£13.7 per hour
Job Type:
PartTime
Category:
Social Care

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