Job Detail

Senior Care/Support Worker

Job Title: Senior Care Assistant
Reference Number: HCPA004381
Company Name: Benslow Management Company Limited - Highbury Rise
Shifts Available: Days
Location: Hitchin
Type of Care Provider: Care Home
Supporting individuals with: Dementia , Older Adults , End Of Life , Learning Disability , Mental Health , Physical Disability , Sensory Impairment , Epilepsy
Pay/Salary: £12.85 - £14.85 Per Hour
Hours of Work: 33 - 44 Hours Per Week - 08:00 - 20:00
Driving Required: No
Contract Type: Full Time Contract

About the Company

 

Highbury Rise residential home is part of the Benslow Care Home group, one of three homes achieving a 'GOOD' PAMMS rating this year.  The home is in the town of Hitchin and has good public transport links.

 

We are looking to extend our day senior care team and have a day Senior Care Assistant role available.  You will be working in a 22 bed home where great care is something we strive to achieve daily.  We value our teams and residents.  We know life isn't perfect and we try to offer flexibility round shift patterns to enable you to balance your personal and professional life.

 

Why should I apply for this Senior Care Assistant job?

 

  • Company  Pension
  • Bonus
  • Free parking on site
  • Free meal on shift
  • All our team are valued
  • Care Professional Academy discounts
  • Bright HR discounts
  • Employee Assistance Programme

 

Care Professional Academy Rewards include:  

 

  • Hertfordshire based Rewards 
  • Student Discount Packages 
  • Access to a Student Card - usually exclusive to university students!  
  • Care Professional Rewards: Discount codes, cashback and savings on over 800 UK retailers including Sainsbury’s, Argos, Boots, Marks & Spencer, Tesco, John Lewis/Waitrose, Apple, Pizza Hut and many more.  
  • Discounts on travel including bus ticket discounts, reduced servicing, and car leasing.  

 

And a lot more... 

 

What does this Senior Care Assistant job involve?

 

Day to day activities:

 

  • Leading a shift
  • Medication administration
  • Laising with NOK, advocates and MDT's
  • Care plan reviews
  • Writing care plans and risk assessments
  • Conducting supervisions
  • Audits

Am I the right person for this Senior Care Assistant job?

 

  • Level 2 Health and Social Care
  • Two years previous experience is required including administering medication and leading a shift.
  • Empathy
  • Team player
  • Good communication skills