Senior Care Assistant

Job Title: Senior Health Care Assistant (Days of Nights)
Reports to: Manager

• Hours – 33 or 38.5 hours per week
• Location – Sowerby House, Front St, Sowerby, Thirsk YO7 1JP (As part of We Care Group, you may be required to work from other locations at the discretion of the company and with appropriate notice)

Sowerby House is a characterful Edwardian property that has been converted into a modern, yet homely residential care service. We specialise in care for the elderly, and for those living with dementia.

Are you looking for a fresh challenge? Wanting to take the next step in your healthcare career? Then look no further!

About you

Ideally, you’ll have an NVQ 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care, a background in person centered care planning and knowledge of caring for people with dementia. What’s essential, though, is your brilliant positive energy and natural ability to get along with people and manage a team. You’ll know what good record keeping looks like and be able to manage your time effectively. And, whenever you communicate with a resident or co-worker, you’ll be truly considerate and kind. Well, after all, it’s just in your nature.

Job Overview

As a Senior Care Assistant you will be planning and implementing the kind of care that will give our residents a real sense of security, dignity and independence. You will get to know our residents and their families – helping to ensure we deliver truly personalised care. Leading a team of Health Care Assistants, you will be responsible for maintaining the highest of standards and you’ll be a positive influence on the rest of the team, and lead by example. As well as administering medication One of your key responsibilities as Senior Care Assistant is to maintain accurate records of the job you do and build strong relationships with the rest of your team.

Responsibilities and Duties of the Job

• To be in charge of all care staff on each shift
• To administer all Residents medication when required
• To assist in the general day-to-day activities within the Home.
• To maintain a safe and secure environment for Residents, staff Members and visitors.
• Ensure residents are assisted with their day to day personal care
• Assisting with meals/drinks to support our residents overall nutrition
• Engaging with residents who wish to take part in social and recreational activities
• Supporting the Home Manager with jobs as necessary
• Completing all relevant paperwork in a timely manner
• Reporting any safeguarding concerns
• Promote independence of our residents at all times to improve their quality of life
• Accompany clients to medical appointments.
• Observe and record clients’ physical and emotional well-being, and promptly report any changes to senior staff.

Personal Responsibilities

Attend statutory training and any other training as directed by the management

(Note: In addition to these functions employees are required to carry out such duties as may reasonably be required)

Company Benefits

• Employee Benefits Scheme (Staff Treats www.stafftreats.com)
• Blue Light Card
• NVQ’s available (eligible for student discount card)
• Cover the cost of the DBS (£40)
• Uniform provided (company branded tunic x 2)
• Company Events (such as Care Awards)
• Buddy System (receive £200 upon your buddy successfully completing their probation period)
• Employee of the month (£100)
• On site parking

Mandatory Vaccination against COVID-19

Sowerby House value the safety of our residents and staff above all else. Before submitting your application to join us, please note that with effect from 11th November 2021 all colleagues working in care homes across England are required by law to have had both doses of a COVID - 19 vaccination, unless covered by one of the exemptions, and are able to provide evidence of the exemption. Therefore, if you join us, you will be required to have both doses of a Covid-19 vaccination, unless you are exempt.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

COVID-19 considerations:
All PPE Provided
LFT & PCR Testing
Covid Vaccinations