Hays Specialist Recruitment
Location
Southampton | United Kingdom
Job description
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We are currently recruiting for Senior Care Assistants for days at a 25-bed Residential and Dementia Home based in the Southampton area. The Senior Carer's job is for 40 hours per week, shifts will include alternate weekends as well as on call 1 in every 5 weekends. Shift times are a mixture of 0800-2000 and 0800-1400.
Your new role Along with providing general care duties. You will support residents according to their wishes and needs, as outlined in the individual's care plan. You will also support the running of the home and work in partnership with care managers and other professionals to maximise the quality of life for individuals. You will be required to lead shifts in the absence of a team leader or head of care and ensure that you provide a smooth handover to the senior starting their shift.
What you\'ll need to succeed - You will already have experience working as a Senior Care Assistant, ideally with an NVQ level 3.
- You will need to be flexible and responsive at all times, to meet the changing needs of the home and the residents.
- You will be a calm and compassionate person and have a genuine passion for working with Dementia.
- Medication experience is desirable.
- Due to the location, you must have access to a full UK licence and your own transport.
- All applicants must have at least 2 years full right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship
What you\'ll get in return
- £12.50 per hour
- Opportunities for you to advance your training and to enrol in new qualifications
- Generous holiday allowance
- Working with an experienced team
- Ongoing support and progression
What you need to do now
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£12.5 per hour
