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The Knowle Care Home, situated in Preston is part of the esteemed PH Care Group, a family-operated organisation devoted to providing top-tier care for our residents.
At The Knowle, we pride ourselves on creating a warm and supportive environment where each resident's well-being, comfort, and individual needs are our highest priority.
Our dedicated team delivers personalised care, ensuring that our residents lead fulfilling and independent lives.
We are currently seeking a compassionate and reliable Senior Care Assistant to join our team. The hours are 36 hours per week, Monday to Sunday on a rota basis.
If you are committed to making a meaningful impact in the lives of others and thrive in a nurturing and dynamic setting, The Knowle Care Home is the perfect place for you to grow your career.
We are currently seeking a Senior Care Assistant with a compassionate heart and a drive for excellence to join our dedicated team. This role is pivotal within our structure, ensuring the seamless delivery of Care and Support Plans to our residents.
Key Responsibilities:
- Medication Administration: Safely administer medication to residents in line with policies, procedures, and medication management guidelines.
- Shift Leadership: Lead and organise the care team during shifts, ensuring duties are allocated appropriately and that residents receive high-quality care at all times.
- Running the Shift: Take responsibility for the smooth day-to-day running of the shift, responding to issues, supporting staff, and ensuring all tasks are completed.
- Care Planning: Update and maintain resident care plans to ensure they accurately reflect individual needs, preferences, and any changes in health or wellbeing.
- Risk Assessments: Complete and review risk assessments to promote resident safety and reduce potential risks.
- Appointment Coordination: Arrange and manage medical appointments for residents, including GP visits, hospital appointments, and other healthcare services.
- Emergency Response: Respond effectively to emergency situations, ensuring appropriate action is taken and senior management or healthcare professionals are contacted when required.
- Team Support and Supervision: Provide guidance, support, and supervision to care staff, helping maintain high standards of care.
- Communication: Liaise with residents, families, healthcare professionals, and colleagues to ensure clear communication and continuity of care.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate records and complete all required documentation in line with care home policies and regulatory standards.
- Health and Safety: Ensure compliance with health and safety, safeguarding, and infection control procedures at all times.
Why Choose Us?
Outstanding Employee Benefits:
- Amazing Review Score on carehome.co.uk: Our residents and their families rate us highly, reflecting our commitment to quality.
- Comprehensive Management Support: Benefit from our robust management structure, with one Operations Manager for every five homes, regular support visits, a dedicated Training Manager, Peripatetic Manager, Director of Operations, and hands-on involvement from Company Directors.
- Employee Reward Schemes: Recognising and celebrating those who go above and beyond.
- Employee of the Month Scheme (£30 in your next wage)
- Family Choice Award (£500 Holiday Voucher)
- Fully Digital Ecosystem: Streamline your work with our digital systems covering all aspects of your role, leaving you with more time to spend with our residents.
- Free Sanitary Products: We believe in providing essential products for free in the workplace.
- Extensive Reinvestment Plans: We are dedicated to continuous improvement and reinvestment in our homes.
- Career Progression for All: We believe in nurturing every employee’s potential and supporting your professional development.
Health Assured Employee Benefits: Access a range of services including:
- Life Support: Face-to-face, telephone, and online counselling, as well as life and leadership coaching.
- Legal Information: Assistance with debt management and disputes, which can cause emotional distress.
- Bereavement Support: Guidance and counselling for grief, along with legal support for related matters.
- Online CBT Support: Access self-help modules, fact sheets, and videos from leading qualified counsellors on issues such as anxiety, depression, and menopause.
- 24/7 Helpline: Confidential support for you and your immediate family members.
- Medical Information: Receive practical advice from qualified nurses on a wide range of health issues.
- Active Care: Immediate intervention for stress-related absences.
- Wisdom App: A digital resource for ongoing support.
Supportive Work Environment: Uniform provided and a plethora of free training opportunities, including an extensive online training program and class room based training program.
Our training will give you the skills you need to complete your role as a Senior Care Assistant as well as arm you with life skills that you can use at home!
All our employees are invited to complete the below training as part of our standard induction program:
- Basic Fire Awareness Training, including use of Fire Fighting Equipment
- Fire Warden Training
- Dementia Awareness Trainings
- Choking First Aid Training
- Basic First Aid Training
Training that you can use at work and at home!
Who We Are Looking For:
We are seeking a compassionate, dedicated Senior Care Assistant who is passionate about providing personal care and making a difference in the lives of others.
The ideal candidate should be able to make informed decisions, respond effectively to the needs of our residents, and possess a keen interest in learning more about the healthcare industry. A strong work ethic, a love for helping others, and a desire to contribute positively to our care home community are essential.
Join The Knowle Care Home and be a part of a team that values compassion, respect, and excellence in care, but don’t just take our word for it, have a look at our reviews online!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £14.64 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- Are you able to work 36 hours per week?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Location:
- Preston PR2 1AJ (preferred)
Work Location: In person
