Job Description
We know that family can come from anywhere. At The Lodge, a family run residential care home, it's our privilege to care for people – treating each resident as if they were part of our own family. Right now, we are looking for caring individuals to join our friendly team promoting independence and dignity and positively enhancing the lives of individuals in our care.
Working hours and salary:
Flexible to cover Weekdays and weekends, we have part time and full time hours available.
Pay rate: £9.50 per hour, rising to £10.42 in April.
What are we looking for:
You’re someone that cares for others and wants to make a real difference to people’s lives. Ideally, you have some experience in a care environment. You understand there will be challenging days, but you’ll also laugh, have fun and make lasting memories with our residents. A great communicator, you will enjoy working in a close-knit team that feels like a family, with people from all walks of life. You’ll cherish the rewarding moments you have with our residents each and every day.
- Experience of working in a care home setting, ideally hold a NVQ level 2 qualification or working towards to it.
· Dementia experience required
- Hardworking and motivated by delivering great service
- Effective team player with a positive attitude
- Desire and passion to help make a difference
- An understanding of what is important to others
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
· Flexible to carry out other duties by helping the team with gaps in service
What will your typical day involve:
Supporting the Senior Team Leader to complete monthly and weekly checks to monitor the health of our residents and reporting any significant changes. Supporting at meal times: serving meals and transferring residents to the dining room. This might involve supporting them to walk, transferring them in a wheelchair or using a hoist. Attending planned activities: assisting the team, repositioning, providing care, as necessary. Repositioning residents to ensure they are comfortable and supported. Administration duties: updating food, fluid and stool charts, supplementary files, daily notes and care plans.
What you will receive:
- Comprehensive induction & on-going training and development
- Flexibility in weekly working patterns
- On-site parking
- NEST workplace pension
- Uniform provided
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 12 - 36 per week
Salary: £9.50-£10.42 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Romford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- care home: 1 year (required)
Language:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 27/02/2023
Reference ID: TLHCA
Expected start date: 06/02/2023
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