Health Care Assistant/Support Worker Burnley, England
Job description
Care Assistants
Nursing and Residential Home in Lancanshire, BB4
- Days & Nights
- Number of positions for this role
- Permanent contract
- The hourly rate is £10.30 per hour
- Birthday paid off work – duvet day
- Paid day to work at a charity of your choice
- 5.6 weeks annual leave
- Employee discount scheme
- Annual leave purchasing scheme
- Employee awards
Our Care home provides nursing and residential care for up to 50 residents. This includes long-term, short-term and respite care, as well as specialist care for people aged 18 and over with complex needs such as Alzheimer's, dementia and medical/physical disabilities.
Is split over two adjoining buildings. The main building, is allocated to residents with dementia/Alzheimer's, and other complex needs, who require more specialist support, such as help with meals, personal care, and medications.
Most of the rooms in this part of the building retain original features from the period. Residents are also encouraged to bring their own furnishings to make their room feel as homely as possible. There is also a large, comfortable lounge along with a spacious dining room.
The newer part of the building (opened in 1995) is designed to provide nursing and residential care to young adults over the age 18 years who may have medical and/or physical disabilities. All of the rooms in this building are ensuite and there are also several lounges and a dining area where fresh home cooked food is served.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting/assisting service users when required with all aspects of daily living.
- Support in training and supervision of junior and new staff members in all aspects of their work in the care centre, under the supervision of senior staff members.
- Pay particular attention to assisting service users who have limited mobility or physical learning difficulties, making the best use of aids provided.
- Observe care planning needs for service users and complete written daily records as instructed in line with the Company’s policies and procedures.
- Assist in framework of social activities by interacting with service users and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the care centre.
Essential Skills
We welcome all experienced and carers to apply.
Full support will be given to you in your role from the very beginning ensuring you are fully trained, competent and confident to deliver outstanding care.
Qualities/requirements/responsibilities:
- Has previous experience with a similar role
- Level 2 Health and Social Care is also desired or must be willing to work towards
- Positive and passionate about delivering a high quality of care expected in all our homes
- Able to work as part of an already friendly and hardworking team of like-minded carers
Benefits
- Permanent contract, 36-48 hours per week
- Free uniform
- £150 referral bonus
- Enhanced pay rates for overtime hours
- Free training with career progression opportunities
- Qualification for the Care Certificate on completion of mandatory training
- Employer contribution to your pension
- Full-time roles are available
- 28 days paid leave, including bank/public holidays
- Life Assurance
- Discounted gym membership
- An employee assistance programme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Shop and save vouchers
If you are interested then please apply below and one of our consultans will get in touch with you
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £10.30 per hour
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
Application question(s):
- Please provide details about your work permit. Do you need sponsorship? How many hours per week would you be available to work?
- How many hours per week are you looking to work ?
Experience:
- care assistant/senior care assistant: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- NVQ2 in Health and Social Care (preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day shift (preferred)
- Night shift (preferred)
