Senior Care Assistant (Nights)

Role Overview & Responsibilities

Lilian Faithfull Care is a well-established charity based in Gloucestershire that provides care, support and a home for Life for the elderly.

We are looking for a Senior Care Assistant to join our existing night team at Astell House in Cheltenham working 24 or 36 hours per week - Night shifts are 8 till 8.

• All breaks paid plus additional enhancements (weekends hours additional £1 per hour. £12.00 at weekends
• Rate of Pay: * Depending on experience and qualifications
• Wagestream (Access to Wagestream - allows you to transfer a percentage of your earned wages directly into your bank account at any point in the pay period)

Responsibilities of Senior Night Health Care Assistant role:

• At all times ensuring the highest standards of care and dignity are maintained. whilst meeting the needs of our residents
• Encouraging residents to maintain their independence as fully as possible
• Assisting with mobility, personal hygiene, dressing and feeding ensuring dignity and respect for the resident at all times
• In addition there is a requirement to teach, and lead by example, new and inexperienced staff members in all aspects of their work in the home.
• ·You will also help to support the management team in the monitoring, supervision and training of the staff in the home.

Requirements

• A caring individual who is compassionate about providing care and support to elderly.
• A genuine interest in working within a caring environment, to help people retain their dignity and respect their privacy.
• Have a Level 3 NVQ in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience working within a care setting
• The ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Work well in a team

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• Benefits of working with Lilian Faithfull Care:
• Competitive salaries
• £7 an hour extra for staff trainers (Train the Trainer courses provided)
• £1 per hour allowance for weekend working.
• Training in many related topic and sponsored NVQ courses available.
• 1 week of paid induction
• Subsidised critical illness insurance.
• Free Life Insurance x 2 of annual salary
• Pension Contributions
• Subsidised Meals.
• Paid Breaks
• Career Progression Matrix in place if you are looking for development.
• Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 24-36 per week

Salary: From £11.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Yearly bonus

Work Location: In person