Senior Carer

Gold Care Homes; Greater London; On-site; GBP 14,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in Greater London is seeking dedicated staff to join their team at Willesden Court. This role involves providing top-notch care to residents, including assistance with daily living tasks and training junior staff. Candidates should have a caring nature and the ability to communicate effectively with both residents and colleagues. A competitive hourly rate and opportunities for professional development are offered in a friendly, respectful environment.

Benefits

£13.80 Per Hour

Employee of the Month

Long term service awards

Blue Light Card

Professional Development

Refer a Friend

Qualifications

• Experience in nursing or care work is essential.
• Ability to respond to individual needs with compassion.
• Strong communication skills to liaise effectively with residents and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities as needed.
• Support and train junior staff under supervision.
• Respond to and manage the Nurse Call system efficiently.
• Conduct regular well-being checks on clients.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for care provided.

Skills

Compassion

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Job description

About Our Home:

At Willesden Court, we offer a welcoming environment where every resident is treated with dignity, respect, and compassion. Our home is a place where individuals living with dementia or requiring nursing care can feel truly at home, supported to express themselves and live fulfilling lives.

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
• Employee of the Month
• Long term service awards
• Blue Light Card
• Professional Development
• Refer a Friend