Senior care assistant

Senior Care Assistant ndash; GBP15.61/hr ndash; Bury St Edmunds ndash; Permanent *** RATED OUTSTANDING IN 3 AREAS BY THE CQC *** WE ARE SORRY, BUT SPONSORSHIP OR CHANGE OF SPONSOR IS NOT AVAILABLE. AND THIS ROLE IS NOT SUITABLE FOR CANDIDATES LOOKING FOR 20HRS A WEEK. You will be working for a charitable organisation who put the needs of the 42 residents and its staff first, this home is rated at OUTSTANDING by the CQC, whose person-centred approach to care relies on the dedication and passion of our employees, who we expect to go the extra mile to improve the home experience and generate a relaxed and informal community within our homes. As well as being rated outstanding by the CQC, The Home has received a top five-star RDB rating (a Residential and Domiciliary Benchmarking award). We have the following contracts available ndash; * Senior Care Assistant ndash; DAYS 39 hrs - GBP15.61 per hour (3 frac12; shifts a week, typically 8am-8pm. which involves every other weekend being worked. The rota is at the end of this email) Key Responsibilities * To provide the highest level of personal care and attention to residents, following individual care plans carefully and ensuring that all contact is polite, friendly, warm and supportive. To act as a key worker for a named group of residents, ensuring that these responsibilities are carried out in full (as defined in the training manual). * To supervise and support the care team, ensuring that the Care Home values of trust, respect and care are always maintained and that each team member treats residents in the way that they would expect to be treated themselves. Person specification * Two years minimum experience of working in a Nursing/Eldery Care Home environment * Have a NVQ 2 in Health and Social Care, QCF or equivalent. * Supervisory/leadership skills * Willingness to develop new skills Details * GBP15.61 per hour * Permanent Contract * Excellent public transport links, close to the centre of town