Senior Care Assistant (Days and Nights)
Job Description
NVQ Level 4 - £16.14
NVQ Level 3 - £15.80
NVQ Level 2 - £14.29
About Us
Would you like to continue your career with one of the most respected care charities? At Greensleeves Care, we deliver exceptional 24-hour residential, dementia and nursing care to older people across our 26 care homes in England. We are an accredited Living Wage employer, and Greensleeves Care is endorsed with Skills for Care and an Assured City and Guilds provider who offer a range of free learning and development to our colleagues.
As a Senior Care Assistant (Days and Nights), you will:
Help to ensure that all care, domestic and kitchen staff contribute to the best of their ability to the efficient running of the Home and the creation of the right atmosphere.
Assist residents with their personal care needs.
Answer call bells, emergency bells, the door and the telephone: greet visitors.
Ensure the healthcare needs of the residents are met by liaising with GPs, District Nurses, Chiropodists, etc.
To apply, you will need:
Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) diploma in social care level 2 or other relevant qualification (Essential)
Proven ability and experience in safe administration of Medication (Essential)
An understanding of the importance of confidentiality (Essential)
Experience in providing care (Essential)
Rewards & Benefits Package
28 days paid holiday FTE (Including Bank Holidays)
Overtime Incentive scheme
Company pension scheme – employers' contribution matched up to 6%
2 x Salary Death in Service benefit
Length of Service Awards at 5,10,20,30,40, and 50 years
Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits through the Hapi App
Cycle to work scheme
Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Wellbeing Thrive App
Refer a Friend scheme (you can earn up to £300 per referral)
Free learning and development - Opportunities to undertake RQF level qualifications with an endorsed Skills for Care provider
* Free DBS
DBS – The successful applicant will be appointed subject to providing evidence of ISA first and enhanced DBS disclosure. This post is not subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Greensleeves Care is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community
Greensleeves Care Core Values
Respect – We treat residents and colleagues with dignity and value their unique life experiences and personal contributions.
Openness – We act openly and honestly, building confidence in our intentions and behaviour. We choose words and actions that are sincere, not misleading.
Responsibility – We are committed to meeting the needs of others and behave responsibly towards residents and colleagues, being careful of the choices we make.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Please note this role is open to UK-based candidates only. Sponsorship is not available for this opportunity.
Pay: £14.29-£16.14 per hour
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