£14.20 hour (£29,536 a year based on a 40-hour working week)
We are currently seeking to recruit a caring, committed and reliable Senior Carer to join our friendly team at Penmount Grange.
Westheath Care Homes (Staffing) Ltd provides care staff to five care homes owned and operated by a private company located in Bodmin, Lanivet, Lewannick (Nr Launceston) and Bude area.
All of which have obtained and maintained a ‘Good’ CQC rating.
We provide high standards of person-centred care to a wide range of elderly and disabled people from St Austell on the South coast to Bude on the North coast with a dedicated team of Care assistants and a strong team of experienced managers that have a high number of years working in care.
At Westheath Care Homes (Staffing) Ltd you’ll be truly valued and respected member of the team.
You will receive competitive rates of pay, comprehensive training and ongoing continued professional development, where you will be able to maintain and develop your skill set with support from the management team.
Main objective, to assist and support the Manager in ensuring the Penmount Grange meets the highest standards of care in accordance to the Care Quality Commission ‘Essential Standards of Quality and Safety’ and in accordance with Penmount Grange Policies and Procedures.
Principle Duties
To participate in the working rotas, including weekends, evenings and bank holidays as necessary.
To assist in the formulation of care plans for new and established service users.
To assist when authorised by the person in charge with the administration and issue of medication for which the business has taken responsibility and to maintain the necessary records.
To participate in the emotional and physical care of service users to provide as far as possible, a happy, stimulating, stable and safe environment.
To care and support the service user's holistic, personal and mobility care needs in accordance with their individual care plans.
To carry out duties as required in accordance with current, relevant legislation, in a competent and professional manner.
To ensure that all staff contribute to the best of their ability to the efficient running of the business.
Key Requirements
Qualifications - NVQ Level 3 Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) or working towards completion in 6 months.
Work experience - A minimum of 2 year’s experience in a care setting, caring for the elderly.
Skills – Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills
Well organised
Planning
Knowledge of the administration of Medication
Knowledge of lifting techniques
Special Aptitudes
Ability to work without supervision
Practical approach
Aptitude towards learning and personal development
Team worker
Commitment to providing a quality service
Responsive to individual needs
Personal Qualities and Attributes
Common sense
Tolerance
Understanding
Caring
Sympathetic
Sense of humour
Other requirements
Able to work at short notice when required
Good health record
The hours of work are negotiable by agreement with management.
In return, you can expect competitive rates of pay, a minimum number of contracted hours per week and also an equivalent to 6 weeks of annual leave per employment year (this will be your weekly contracted hours x 6)
Company Pension
Bupa- Employees Assistance Programme
Weekly pay
On-going support and training
A full job description is available on request.
We are unable to support/sponsor visa applications or provide accommodation.
For more details or an informal chat on this role please call Caroline (Manager) on 01208 831220
Pay: £14.20 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
