Job description
Please note: We do not offer sponsorship or sponsor switch.
About Wemyss Lodge:
Wemyss Lodge is a nursing and complex care home which has been open for over 20 years in Stratton St. Margaret Swindon, Wiltshire. Our staff team work in partnership to achieve the best possible outcomes for our residents. We have beds providing nursing, respite, dementia, mental health and Complex care units. We are within easy reach of shops, local amenities, and close to public transport.
About the Role:
As an experienced Senior Care Assistant, you will need to show warmth and compassion to our residents and their families,helping to promote independence and positively enhancing their lives because our residents are the heart of everything we do.
To achieve this:
- You will assist to support the running of the shift.
- To support and mentor more junior staff.
- You will be required to complete and check all necessary documentation.
- Have excellent communication, leadership and organisation skills.
- You must have a positive attitude and be able to work in a person-centred way providing personal care, assisting with meals/fluids.
- Be compassionate and sensitive to our residents and their emotional needs.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues,residents,family and health care professionals.
- Our team need to understand dignity, respect and the importance of offering choice.
- Staff should have knowledge of how we are regulated by CQC.
Essential Educational Requirements for Senior Care Assistants:
- Ideal candidates will have experience in Health and Social Care.
- NVQ/Diploma in health and social care.
Wemyss Lodge provides competitive benefits for all employees, including holidays, pension and a full on-going training programme. Our staff complete the Care Certificate and have opportunities to advance.
Job Type:
- Full-time of 36 hours per week
- Night shifts from 8.00pm to 8.00am over seven days, 12 hour shifts
- Overtime and Bank Holidays (if worked) are paid at an enhanced rate
- 28 days paid holiday
- Free DBS, paid training
- Company pension
- Free parking
Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Permanent
Pay: £14.30 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Experience:
- providing care: 1 year (required)
- supervisory: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
