senior care

Job summary

Please note we are not in a position to be able to sponsor now or near future

NIGHT POSITION 8PM- 8AM

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity to develop a career with a well-established, highly respected care home in Latchford, Warrington. Westy Hall are looking for a Senior Care Assistant who shares our passion and enthusiasm to join our team on a full/part-time permanent basis, 24-36
hour position available, optional overtime, alternate weekends, shift times 20.00-08.00.

This role will suit a highly motivated and versatile team player who is looking to expand their career, knowledge and experience within the health & Social care sector.

You will receive full support from the very beginning, ensuring you are fully trained, competent and confident in the roles of Accredited Fire Marshal & First Aider. You’ll also receive and full induction of your role, along with competence and knowledge training to maintain a safe and supportive environment for effective medication administration.

We will also support you to achieve your NVQ L3 (if not already gained) in Health & Social Care. This is a work based diploma qualification, funded learning programme which aims to develop new knowledge, skills and behaviours

This role will suit a highly motivated and versatile team player who possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Candidates must have experience in providing care services and be able to work under own initiative.

What you’ll be doing;

• Supervise and support staff to deliver the highest possible standards of care
• Liaise with GP’s, Pharmacies and relatives and any other stakeholders as required
• Carry out supervision using a variety of methods (including, face to face shadowing and spot-checking)
• Support in training of junior and new staff members in all aspects of the care home
• Demonstrate basic level of basic IT skills
• Administer prescribed medications and maintain appropriate records in line with policy and procedures
• Ensure care plans and risk assessments are maintained and always up-to-date
• Maintain accurate record keeping, documentation and paperwork processes
• Maintain excellent working relationships with residents, families and colleagues
• Helping our residents with personal support and care
• At all times set good standards and lead by example
• Be familiar with all relevant company policies and keep up to date with any relevant changes to policy or procedure
• To act in the best interests of the company at all times
• Assist service users in all aspects of their care needs (e.g. physical, emotional and spiritual). Provide attention when needed whilst ensuring service users retain their comfort and dignity.
• Carry out regular checks on service users at intervals determined by senior staff members.

Location: Marsden Avenue, Warrington, England WA4

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Permanent