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Dovehaven Care Homes are recruiting for a Senior Care Assistant to join our team at Pennine View Residential Home, Accrington, Working DAYS - 12-hour shifts on a rota basis - 8am - 8pm - alternate weekend availability required. Pennine View is a residential care home catering for up to 50 residents. The home specialises in dementia care. The home is to be maintained to very high standard and our team will provide a secure, happy and welcoming atmosphere for all residents and visitors.
Job Responsibility:
Managing the care team within the Home
ensuring that care staff are adhering to CQC guidelines whilst providing exceptional levels of care to residents
promoting and delivering high standards of care
supervising and instructing less experienced staff to enable them to fully contribute to the care provided within the Home
Requirements:
Excellent communication and written skills
Previous experience working within an elderly care setting
Self-motivated, resilient and well-organised
Team player but able to work on your own initiative
Dependable, able to work well under pressure and flexible to meet the needs of the Home
Previous supervisory experience within a care/nursing home setting and experience of working with the elderly
An NVQ level 3 in health & social care is essential along with a dedicated passion for providing exceptional care.
What we offer:
Career development opportunities
Excellent work environment
Four weekly pay
Paid DBS
Free on-site parking
Free uniform
5.6 weeks of paid annual leave
Pension scheme
300 GBP welcome bonus (paid once 3 month probation is passed)