Job Description

Please note we do not offer Sponsodhip

300 WELCOME BONUS!

Dovehaven Care Homes are recruiting for a

Senior Care Assistant

to join our team at

Argyle Park Care

Home in Southport.

Working

NIGHTS

8pm-8am with everyother weekend required

,

33hr Contract Available.

To see the Home follow the Link

: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmiTJ0ubzPo

Argyle Park

is a residential care home catering for up to 31 residents. The home specialises in dementia care, and our aim is to ensure all our residents feel as comfortable as possible. Our homes promote independence, dignity and respect through positive risk taking and empowerment.

About the role:

As the Senior Care Assistant, you will be tasked with managing the care team within the Home and ensuring that care staff are adhering to CQC guidelines whilst providing exceptional levels of care to residents. You will promote and deliver high standards of care and supervise and support less experienced staff to enable them to fully contribute to the care provided within the Home.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Demonstrate compassion, empathy and a person-centred approach to caring for older people. Self-motivated, resilient and well-organised Able to work well under pressure and flexible to meet the needs of the residents and the Home. Provide assistance, personal care, activities and companionship to residents Be alert to residents' needs, health and wellbeing Respect the residents' dignity and privacy Work with residents and their families to deliver tailored care to each individual Assist with mealtimes and safe moving Maintain accurate records for each resident

Skills and Experience:

Excellent communication and written skills. Committed to providing a high standard of care, promoting dignity and respect. Previous experience working within an elderly care setting. Team player but able to work on your own initiative. Dependable, able to work well under pressure and flexible to meet the needs of the Home. Previous supervisory experience within a care/nursing home setting and experience of working with the elderly. A minimum of a NVQ level 2 in health & social care along with a dedicated passion for providing exceptional care.

In return we offer:

2 Weekly Pay 28 days annual leave (pro rata) Free parking Cost of DBS Check Free uniform 'Earn While You Learn' scheme - complete a Diploma (NVQ) whilst working for us Comprehensive induction On-going training and development with the Dovehaven Training Academy Uniform provided Internal career progression opportunities Pension Scheme

As part of our recruitment process you will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check. Their code of conduct can be found on the following link that you can copy and post to your web browser if you wish to read:


https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice


Welcome bonus is paid once 3 month probation is passed.

If you feel you have the right values for our family run Company, you will be supported by a programme of induction, training and development throughout your career with us.

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