Job Description
Lilian Faithfull Care is a well-established charity based in Gloucestershire that provides care, support and a home for Life for the elderly.
We are looking for a Senior Care Assistant to join our existing night team at Astell House in Cheltenham working 24 or 36 hours per week - Night shifts are 8 till 8.
- All breaks paid plus additional enhancements (weekends hours additional £1 per hour. £12.00 at weekends
- Rate of Pay: * Depending on experience and qualifications
- Wagestream (Access to Wagestream - allows you to transfer a percentage of your earned wages directly into your bank account at any point in the pay period)
Responsibilities of Senior Night Health Care Assistant role:
- At all times ensuring the highest standards of care and dignity are maintained. whilst meeting the needs of our residents
- Encouraging residents to maintain their independence as fully as possible
- Assisting with mobility, personal hygiene, dressing and feeding ensuring dignity and respect for the resident at all times
- In addition there is a requirement to teach, and lead by example, new and inexperienced staff members in all aspects of their work in the home.
- ·You will also help to support the management team in the monitoring, supervision and training of the staff in the home.
Requirements
- A caring individual who is compassionate about providing care and support to elderly.
- A genuine interest in working within a caring environment, to help people retain their dignity and respect their privacy.
- Have a Level 3 NVQ in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience working within a care setting
- The ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
- Work well in a team
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- Benefits of working with Lilian Faithfull Care:
- Competitive salaries
- £7 an hour extra for staff trainers (Train the Trainer courses provided)
- £1 per hour allowance for weekend working.
- Training in many related topic and sponsored NVQ courses available.
- 1 week of paid induction
- Subsidised critical illness insurance.
- Free Life Insurance x 2 of annual salary
- Pension Contributions
- Subsidised Meals.
- Paid Breaks
- Career Progression Matrix in place if you are looking for development.
- Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 24-36 per week
Salary: From £11.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Schedule:
Supplemental pay types:
Work Location: In person