Senior Care Assistant/Team Leader ( Nights or Days) Cheltenham, England
Job description
Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time
Lilian Faithfull Care pay you for every hour you work !
All breaks paid plus additional enhancements (weekends hours additional £1 per hour. £11.80 to £12.80 at weekends
Rate of Pay: £10.80 - £11.80 * Depending on experince
* inclusive of medication enhancement.
Wagestream (ready access to hours earned, drawdown 50% of your earned pay before payday) All breaks are paid, plus additional enhancements for weekends.
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 Team Leader to join our existing team of Nurses & carer’s at one of our care homes based in Pitchcombe, Stroud called Resthaven working 36 hours per week
Responsibilities of a Team Leader/Senior Care Assistant :
- To work with support and lead the team in the absence of the management team within the home.
- Promoting a safe and caring environment providing the highest standards of quality care in accordance with the Charities Policies whilst meeting the needs of our residents
- There’s a requirement to teach and lead by example our new staff members in all aspects of their work in the home.
- You will aid and support the management team in the monitoring supervision and training of staff in the home.
- Making a difference to each individual’s life in everything you do.
- 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
- Helping and encouraging residents to undertake these tasks for themselves as appropriate.
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 3 years’ experience working within a care setting
- The ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
- Work well in a team
- Are flexible as shifts will include weekends and evenings on a rota basis.
Benefits of working with Lilian Faithfull Care:
- Competitive salaries
- 40p an hour extra for medication trained staff
- £7 an hour extra for staff trainers (Train the Trainer courses provided)
- 40p an hour extra for staff working on the extra care wings
- £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.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 24-36 per week
Salary: From £10.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Yearly bonus
Work Location: One location
