Senior Care Assistant

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive rate of £14.73 per hour
• Job Satisfaction
• Company Pension
• Development Opportunities
• Support & Guidance
• Free On-site Parking
• PVG Check
• Access to a Blue Light discount card
• Refer a friend scheme

DUTIES AND RESPONSOBILITIES:

• Provide leadership and support for care staff and act as a champion for residents’ safety and dignity.
• To maintain skills and knowledge and ensure that care is delivered according to latest guidelines and best practice evidence available.
• Ensure the ongoing safety of residents, staff and visitors through systematic assessment, monitoring and reviewing processes.
• Ensure that clear and accurate records and communication systems relating to clinical and care delivery are maintained and effectively used.
• Act as a role model for good clinical and care governance practice.
• Provide leadership and support for care staff and act as a champion for residents’ safety and dignity.
• Provide effective leadership and support for the care team.
• Supervise care staff on a day-to-day basis and through formal supervision processes.
• Liaise with GPs and other health professionals to ensure that residents receive the medical and clinical support they require.
• Demand high quality care delivery focused on residents individually assessed needs and choices.
• Promote the professional image of the services through excellent communication, appropriate behaviour and professional appearance.
• Support new and existing care staff in the completion of induction programs, training and competency assessment.
• Maintain skills and keep up to date with clinical developments and best practice in areas relevant to care delivery in the home.
• Undertaken training appropriate to the roll, as agreed with the Home Manager, and ensure learning is shared and transferred into practice.
• Review the daily delivery of care, including pressure area prevention, nutrition and infection prevention and control procedures. Ensure high standards of care delivery are maintained.
• To be responsible for the safe and appropriate management, administration and recording of medication, including controlled drugs and oxygen, in accordance with the Care Home’s Policies and Procedures.
• To act within your own skills and competence in line with SSSC registration requirements.
• To attend all statutory and mandatory training as required by the Company in order to fulfil your duties.
• Be aware of company policies and procedures and ensure requirements are incorporated into practice.
• Ensure effective and clearly documented handover systems are maintained to facilitate the effective transfer of information between staff and shifts. Attend and participate in Team Leader and staff meetings as arranged by the Home Manager/Deputy Manager/Unit Manager.
• Provide information to residents and relatives in relation to care delivery, being mindful of current data protection and confidentiality requirements.
• Ensure high standard of record keeping are maintained in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act (2008) and Essential Standards of Quality and Safety (2010) and Company requirements.

ABOUT YOU:

• One years’ experience as a Senior Care Assistant.
• You will have a kind and caring approach with a passion for delivering the highest possible standard of care and support for the residents.
• Excellent communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• You will have experience and passion in supporting and developing less experienced staff members to ensure the delivery of exceptional care and support.
• You will have the right to work within the UK.

All job offers are subject to satisfactory references and Disclosure Scotland Scheme Membership (PVG)