Job Description

Location:

Abberton Manor, Layer Road, Colchester, CO5 7NL

Job Type:

Senior Care Assistant

Full or Part Time:

Part Time

Working Pattern:

Working on a Rota basis

Hourly Rate:

Up to 13.50 (dependent on qualification/s)

Qualification:

Hold a NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care (Essential)

Duties

Enabling residents to live their life to the full.

Provide support and companionship in a stimulating and homely environment.

You will supporting our residents with day to day living (bathing, dressing and personal care) and promoting their life choices and wellbeing.

Contributing to the care planning process and administering medication

Essential Criteria / Desirable Criteria

Personal Qualities

Warm and friendly

Positive person with a fun outlook on life and full of smiles

Genuine interest in working with the elderly

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge

Understanding what it means to 'care'

Demonstrate compassion and empathy

Experienced in administering medication

Hold NVQ/RQF or other recognized qualification in Health and Social Care

Willingness to keep learning

Abilities / Skills

Caring and committed to working to high standards

Ability to build and maintain positive professional working relationships

Ability to work on own initiative

Be able to work flexibly

Work effectively as part of a team

Experience

Demonstrate dignity, privacy, equality, diversity and respecting resident's rights.

Working within a Care setting or care of a relative/friend

Demonstrating person centered care

Knowledge of Dementia/End of Life care

- Competent in administering medication.

- Experience in leading a team

Benefits

Free Holiday:

Free use of Company Lodge in Devon. (Our stunning three bedroom lodge with private patio and hot tub. Located along the Devon and Cornwall border, our Lodge is close by to stunning beaches and local attractions)

Work for a successful, recognised company.

Peer Mentor:

You will be allocated a Peer Mentor who has been trained to support you during your probation. You will shadow them for your first two weeks, and they will ensure that you know what is expected of you

Training:

All new starters have a 3 day Face to Face Induction. Heritage Manor is committed to having a well-trained team following a key objective; how we can improve the daily lived lives of every resident, through proactive and reflective care planning

Learning:

All staff have the opportunity to further develop within the company by working towards qualifications or furthering your interests in specialist areas

Private Health Care

Scheme: Money back for Dental, Optical and Therapy treatments (after one year of service)

Free Refreshments

and Subsidised Meals Available

Free Uniform

and

Free Enhanced DBS

Employee Assistant Service:

Offering a 24/7 Counselling and Advice Line

Employee discounts and savings:

Money off over 600 retailers, online and on the high street

Free Parking on site

Company Pension Scheme

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: Up to 13.50 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme Store discount
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Experience:

caring: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

right to work in the UK without Visa Sponsorship? (required) driving licence and access to a vehicle (required)
Work Location: In person