Senior Care Assistant

Aurem Care; Belper CP; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent caregiving organization in Belper is seeking compassionate individuals for a full-time caregiving role to support residents and make a positive community impact. Successful candidates will possess senior care experience and NVQ qualifications in health and social care. This rewarding position offers a competitive hourly rate and various benefits, including life insurance and free meals. Join a team dedicated to making a difference in people's lives.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Life insurance

Free DBS

Free meals

Company pension

Wagestream – Same-day pay

Yearly salary review

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Must have previous senior care experience.
• NVQ level 2 or 3 in Health and Social care obtained.
• Enthusiastic about providing care.
• Great communication skills.
• Able to engage well with residents.

Responsibilities

• Caring and supporting residents in their journey.
• Providing personal care and social support.
• Supervise, guide, and support care assistants.
• Assist in planning and monitoring resident care.

Skills

Senior care experience

Compassion

Great communication skills

Teamwork

Ability to follow and prioritize tasks

Education

NVQ level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a positive impact in your local community?

Do you possess qualities such as compassion, approachability, and unwavering trustworthiness?

Have you had the privilege of gaining valuable experience in the field of caregiving and leading?

Join us in a fulfilling and rewarding career where you can truly make a difference in the lives of others.

What does the job role involve?

We understand that care roles are demanding, and we are looking for candidates who are able to support our residents to remain active and independent, which includes but is not limited to:

• Caring and supporting our amazing residents in their journey with Aurem Care.
• Providing personal care, social support and making impactful and heartwarming memories.
• Ensuring the needs of our residents are met through the use of our electronic care platform “Nourish.”
• Work within a committed team member.
• Showing positive caring values in all aspects of practice.
• To supervise, guide and support a group of care assistants.
• To assist in the planning and monitoring of resident care.
• Assist with care assistant induction programme and Core Training Programme.
• Any ad hoc duties to meet service delivery for our residents.

What makes a successful candidate:

• Must have previous senior care experience.
• NVQ level 2 or 3 in Health and Social care obtained.
• Enthusiastic about providing care.
• Great values and compassion for supporting people.
• You will be able to work well as part of a team and independently showing creativity and passion for the work you do.
• Great communication skills.
• Be able to follow and prioritise tasks and responsibilities.
• Engage well with people we support in their continuing interests and supporting positive experiences.

What we can offer you in return for your hardwork and commitment:

• Full time contract
• Day shifts
• We are currently offering 33 hours per week, inclusive of weekend work (bank hours also on offer)
• Working hours: Days 7am– 7pm shifts
• Hourly rate: £13.06 per hour
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
• Life insurance
• Free DBS (T & C’s apply)
• Free or discounted meals
• Free parking
• Company pension
• Wagestream – Same-day pay
• Our employee assist programme – healthcare and mental health support
• Free in house training via our elearning platform, your Hippo, in addition to our fully funded apprenticeship courses.
• Yearly salary review
• Refer a friend scheme, with up to £750 reward for each referral (T & C’s apply)
• Being part of an organisation where empowering and valuing our people is fundamental to everything we do

Why join us?

Aurem Care have been awarded for the prestigious ‘Top 20 Care Home Group’ accolade by carehome.co.uk, celebrating our commitment to excellence in care across the UK.

Our homes are all about people caring about people, we believe our care homes should be happy homes for loved ones.

Our team play an important role in our homes, to ensure that our values are lived and embraced every day.

Please Note: Aurem Care is not a sponsoring organisation. Therefore the successful applicant must already possess the right to work in the UK or be able to secure the right to work in the UK independently.

Diversity, Integrity, Fun, Committed and Connecting

If these are values that resonate with you and you’re looking for a rewarding job in making a real difference to the lives of our amazing residents, then we want to hear from you now!