Senior Care Assistant

We are recruiting for a Nurse Support to join our team at Autumn Grange Care Home, based in Creswell, S80.

Autumn Grange offers specialist nursing care and support for up to 53 people. As a Nurse support, you will oversee care delivery, supporting the senior care and nursing team by allocating tasks and ensuring high standards of care at all times.

Position Details:

Schedule: Rota basis, including alternate weekends and some bank holidays.

Hours: Full-time opportunity, working 3 nights per week (33 hours)

Shift times: 18:45-07:00

Rate of pay: up to £13.84, depending on experience and qualifications

Location: Creswell, S80

Required: NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care

What you will be doing: This is not an exhaustive list.

Allocate staff as requested to ensure an effective skill mix

Oversee the diary for each shift, communicating with external healthcare professionals as required, whist supporting the Registered Nurse to update and write risk assessments and care plans, ensuring staff are aware of any changes

Maintain communication between visitors and nurses

Manage medications, enquiring with the pharmacy, GP’s and other external health teams as needed

Deliver personal care as appropriate to clients’ needs

Assist the care staff with personal care, fluid and dietary intake, pressure area relief and checks. Provide leadership to ensure high standards of care delivery at all times

Complete checks for relevant documentation ensuring all information is recorded

Communicate with the nurses regularly throughout the shift

What we offer: Alongside a competitive hourly rate, we offer the following benefits:

Onsite parking

5.6 weeks annual leave

Refer a friend Bonus scheme

Supportive team environment

* Contributory pension

This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents while working within a supportive team.

Ready to apply? If you would like to apply, please submit your CV and cover letter for consideration.

All positions are subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references. Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to respond to each applicant individually. We appreciate and thank you for taking the time to apply.