Senior Care Assistant

We are currently seeking Senior Care Assistant to guide and direct a team of Care Assistant's to ensure high standards of care are achieved and maintained, and to oversee the smooth running of a specific floor during each shift., As a Senior Care Assistant at Primrose House, you will have a high level of responsibility which will include managing and administering medication, reviewing and updating resident care plans, mentoring less experienced staff, completing return to work discussions and staff supervisions. This is a busy role where our resident's needs will be your top priority.

We are looking for individuals who have a passion for care (first and foremost) and those who are keen to be the best in the sector. You will work as part of a dynamic care team, ensuring the home adheres to the necessary requirements and procedures at all times, as the 'senior' in charge

You will be required to work from 20.00 to 08.00 or 08:00 to 20:00 and will be expected to work three on and three shifts off on a rolling rota basis. This equates to an average of 42 hours per week in total.

· A good level of numeracy & literacy skills

· An excellent level of communication

· The ability to work as part of a dynamic team

· Reliability with an element of flexibility as and when required

· A willingness to learn and develop new skills

· An upbeat personality and positive attitude

· Empathy, encouragement and patience

· An understanding of elderly and/or dementia care

· Supervisory and leadership skills,

• Care home: 1 year (preferred)


• Supervisory: 1 year (preferred), providing care: 1 year (preferred)


• supervisory: 1 year (preferred)
  
  Danforth Care Homes are focused on making our care homes not just luxury places for our residents to live, but also wonderful places for our team members to work. Because we believe that our residents deserve the very best care we can offer, we are committed to finding exceptional, caring individuals who want to join our team.


We are delighted to be opened Pear Tree House Care Home in April last year and would like to invite you to come along for the exciting journey! Pear Tree House is based in Preston and we are ready to start building our elite team.

We will ensure that every team member is offered the opportunity to develop their skills and to progress if desired. We believe that caring, compassionate people can find a rewarding career in helping others and that it is our duty to help and encourage them to do so.

£14.00 - £14.90 an hour - Permanent, Full-time, Pulled from the full job description

• Company events


• Company pension


• Discounted or free food


• Employee discount


• Free parking


• On-site parking


• Paid training, 8:00pm - 8:00am and 08:00AM to 08:00PM


• £14.00-£14.90 per hour


• 3 days on, 3 days off rolling rota


• Average of 42 hours per week


• Employee benefits programme which includes discounts at shops and supermarkets, free counselling, and much more.


• PAID BREAKS


• NVQ Qualifications available


• Monthly staff recognition


• Discounted or free food


• On-site parking


• Full induction programme and free training


• Company pension


• Referral programme


• A permanent contract of employment


• Bank Holiday Pay Rate


• Uniform Provided


• No upfront DBS cost


• Company events


• We will support you to complete an NVQ qualification


• Fully funded enhanced DBS check


• Fully funded uniform


• Free Blue Light Card Subscription


• Refer a friend bonus scheme


• Bank holiday pay rate


• Free Counselling, Higher Rates of Pay


• Paid Breaks


• Fully funded enhanced DBS check


• Career Progression Through Halcyon Training Programme + NVQ Qualification


• Fully Paid Training


• Free Blue Light Card Subscription


• Annual Halcyon Care Awards


• Fully funded uniform


• Refer a friend bonus scheme


• A permanent contract of employment


• A job with purpose, satisfaction and the opportunity to have a voice in how the company develops.


• Company pension scheme


You will offer: -, This is a varied and rewarding role that will no doubt provide you with a feeling of job satisfaction. If you are seeking an exciting opportunity with a forward-thinking organisation, then this could be the job for you!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary:£15.10 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events


• Company pension


• Discounted or free food


• On-site parking


• Referral programme


Schedule:

• 12-hour shift


• Night shift, Job Types: Full-time, Permanent


Pay: £14.00-£14.90 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events


• Company pension


• Discounted or free food


• On-site parking


• Referral programme


Schedule:

• 12 hour shift


• Day shift


• Night shift