Senior Care Assistant

Acorn House has an outstanding opportunity for an already experienced Senior Care Assistant or for an experienced Care Assistant looking for that next step up

If you are a passionate, caring individual, apply today!

Acorn House is a newly renovated 64-bed home situated in the centre of Nottingham, providing residential and specialist dementia care. The home is looking to find a new Senior Care Assistant to join the already fabulous team. Allocated to one floor, you will be supporting and caring for the residents alongside supervising and inspiring all other team members.

With 3 floors, running individually to ensure the real quality of care, you will be allocated to one of the floors to enable you to build those loving, professional relationships with residents and colleagues alike.

What you will receive as a Senior Care Assistant;

• £11.69 per hour
• Full-time, permanent contract
• 38.5 hours per week on a rolling 6-week rota
• 12 hours shifts, 3 on 3 off, 8am-8pm
• Based in Carrington, NG5 2AT

What you will be doing as a Senior Care Assistant;

• Assist residents with the activities of daily living and personal care
• Supervise a team of carers, providing support and assistance where required
• Act as a role model for other care staff in respect of day-to-day activities
• Provide support at meal times
• Ensuring residents' independence, dignity and respect, by delivering the very best person-centred care
• Responsible for daily medication rounds, ensuring records are maintained
• Interacting with, and encouraging residents to socialise and take part in activities

What benefits you will receive as a Senior Care Assistant;

• Health Care Cash Plan includes Employee Assistance Programme, everyday dental treatment, fast and easy online access to a GP, discounted gym membership, helpline service, telephone counselling, NHS and private prescription charges, and so much more!!
• Company Christmas Bonus
• Employee of the month scheme
• Double pay on bank holidays
• Refer a friend scheme
• Higher than average pay rates
• Full induction & training
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

What you will need to be successful as a Senior Care Assistant;

• Experience working within a caring environment
• Hold or be willing to work towards L3 in Health and Social Care
• The ability to communicate well and make others feel welcomed and comfortable
• Supervisory and leadership skills, with a strong ability to motivate and inspire
• Willingness to develop new skills

If you would like to apply for this fabulous Senior Care Assistant opportunity at Acorn House, please send your CV via the ‘apply’ function as soon as possible and we will be in touch.

If you would like to find out more information about this Senior Care Assistant role, please call the home on 0115 960 5981

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £11.69 per hour

Benefits:

• Gym membership
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift

Experience:

• adult care: 2 years (preferred)
• Supervising: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• NVQ in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person