Senior Care Assistant

Gold Care Homes; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected care provider in Newmarket is seeking dedicated individuals for nursing roles. The position requires assisting residents in daily living activities and supporting junior staff training. The ideal candidate must be compassionate and responsive to the needs of residents, ensuring a warm and safe environment. Competitive pay of £13.80 per hour and various employee benefits are offered, including professional development opportunities and long service awards.

Benefits

Salary Advance

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee of the Month

Long term service awards

Professional Development

Refer a Friend

Qualifications

• Experience in care roles, ideally in a nursing home environment.
• Ability to respond to varying needs of residents.
• Strong communication skills for liaising with staff and family.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities.
• Support training of junior staff.
• Respond to nurse calls and assist as needed.
• Report on clients' well-being.

Skills

Compassionate care

Training and supervision

Communication

Job description

Unable to provide Sponsorship.

About Our Home: Kingfisher House Care Home is a warm and welcoming nursing home offering a spacious and comfortable environment and 24-hour care and support for older adults.

If you have experience and want to share our values and delivering our aim by:

• Being responsive and showing compassion to the individual needs of all.
• Providing residents and staff with a warm, friendly, healthy and safe environment to live and work
• Establishing a person-centred approach to care.
• Building the best team by encouraging training and self-development of all.

What does the role involve?

• Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting / assisting residents, when required, with all aspects of daily living.
• Support training and supervision of junior and new Staff Members in all aspects of their work in the Home, under the supervision of senior Staff Members.
• Answer Nurse Call system, giving assistance as required. Answer the door and telephone appropriately. Respond accordingly and pass on messages promptly.
• Report on well-being of Clients and liaise with GPs and Support Managers etc.
• Carry out regular checks on Clients at intervals determined by senior Staff Members.
• Deliver a high level of personal and psychological care to all residents in a professional manner, arranging rotas to meet their care requirements e.g. medications; toileting; bathing; etc.
• Complete records where required to a satisfactory standard. Ensuring the changeover and Keyworker documentation are fully completed within the timeframes agreed.

What we can offer you:

• £13.80 Per Hour
• ESAS – Salary Advance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Perkbox
• Employee of the Month
• Long term service awards
• Blue Light Card
• Professional Development
• Refer a Friend