Job details
- Salary £12.71 per hour Pay Rate increases if you have an NVQ/QCF/BTEC in Health & S
- Role Carer / Care Assistant / Care Support Worker
- Hours Part Time
- Location Chislehurst, London
- Job Reference The Mills Family Ltd
Job summary
Come join our fantastic team of staff.
We are a family run business, established in 1985. We provide residential care for the elderly.
This position is for shifts times of 4.00pm - 10.00pm. Must work some weekends. Four shifts a week with the opportunity of picking up extra.
To provide and assist in day and night duty cover in the home. Carry out regular checks around the home at intervals determined by the Manager and with due regard for the clients privacy.
Carry out regular checks on the building with special reference to fire protection.
Answer call bells, emergency bells, assess the situation, deal with clients seeking help. Assist care users who need help, reassurance or comfort.
Assist care users preparing for bed and waking in the morning.
Read and write reports in case notes.
Take part in staff meetings and training activities as directed.
Carry out reasonable duties as may be directed.
Unpaid Breaks.
OT Referrals.
Refer a friend scheme - Bonus awarded.
Employee assistance programme.
Laundering of uniforms.
We recognise special birthdays.
Career Progression.
Pay rate increases if the applicant has an NVQ/QCF/BTec in Health & Social Care.
Nest Pension Provided.
Free Car Parking
5.6 weeks holiday pro rata.
Skills / Qualifications:
- Working in a care home requires a blend of emotional intelligence and practical abilities. Essential skills include empathy for person-centered support
- patience and emotional resilience for handling challenging behaviors
- and strong communication to interact with residents
- families
- and medical professionals