Senior Day Carer
Job Description
Weekly Hours
42 hours per week on a 3 on 3 off basis over a 6-week rolling rota. 8am- 8pm
Old Sarum Manor Care Home is located in Longhedge, Salisbury and we are seeking a Senior Care Assistant for daytime shifts, to join the growing team.
Working with us will be a hugely rewarding career for people who are motivated by providing the very best care and a fantastic lifestyle for our residents.
Benefits:
- Highly competitive pay and pension, and a permanent contract.
- Excellent mentoring and career progression opportunities within a growing company.
- Work with a modern thinking company that genuinely cares for our residents and our staff.
- Opportunities for your career development pathway and support with qualification.
- A comprehensive and supportive induction programme to ensure confidence and competence.
- Paid breaks, Free uniform, free DBS checks and opportunity to join the Blue Light Employee Scheme.
To be successful in this role, you will:
- Always present a compassionate and professional image.
- Preferably have an NVQ/QCF Level 3 certificate
- OR you have an NVQ/QCF Level 2 certificate and you are currently working as a Care Assistant wanting the next step, we can support you to obtain Level 3 whilst learning the role.
- You are kind, warm, and compassionate person with a “can- do” attitude.
- Have knowledge around safeguarding, whistleblowing, and medication management.
- Able to support, guide and lead by good example.
- Have ability to plan and prioritise workloads with an eye for details.
- Have excellent organisational skills, able to prioritise, focus and has sense of responsibility and remain calm under pressure.
- Are able to work with health professionals and all other stakeholders.
- Are able to cover the shift on short notice to meet the needs of residents.
- Handle enquiries from residents, visitors, and resident and relative requests and act appropriately in emergency situations.
We are waiting to hear from you to help you along the next step of your career!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £15.62 per hour
Benefits
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person
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