Senior Care Assistants (Days and Nights)

MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO SOMEONE`S LIFE!

We are currently looking for day and night Senior Care Assistants to join our team at Mary Chapman Court in Dussindale, Norwich who can provide the highest possible standards of care for our elderly residents.

You will be working 33 hours per week including alternate weekends.

This position would be ideal for candidates from the following backgrounds: Carer, Home Carer, HCA, Support Worker, Care Supervisor, Care Assistant and Healthcare Assistant.

Mary Chapman Court is part of the Countrywide Care Group portfolio of homes. Located in Dussindale, Norwich, the property provides high quality and affordable care for elderly patients through effective working relationships with key stakeholders including PCT and Local Authority.

The purpose-built residential home is set among landscaped gardens; the layout of the two-storey building is designed specifically with the needs of its elderly residents in mind.

The Countrywide Care Group, a sister company to Maria Mallaband Care Group (MMCG) – one of the UK`s most established care providers – is committed to promoting high standards throughout all of its homes and continuously monitors and reviews its quality control procedures and systems.

The Senior Care Assistant is part of the caring team and as such works with and leads other members of staff to care for the Service Users in the Home. Reporting to the Care Manager, you will be responsible for leading members of staff and will be dedicated to contributing towards the continuous high quality of care given to our Service Users.

As a Senior Care Assistant your duties will be to:

• Managing shifts.
• Supervising staff.
• Medication administration.
• Writing care plans.

An ideal Senior Care Assistant will hold the following skills and experiences:

• Must be motivated.
• Have good communication skills and be a team player.
• You will be expected to have an understanding of and sympathy with elderly people.
• You need to be enthusiastic, committed and have an outgoing personality.
• Have experience working within a similar setting.
• Must have the Health & Social Care NVQ Level 2 qualification.
• You will need to be flexible and be able to work some evenings, weekends and some nights on a shift rota basis.

In return you will receive a Salary: £26,000per year plus the following benefits:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Training and Development opportunities
• Pension plan
• Childcare Voucher Scheme
• Excellent working conditions
• Free Parking
• Death in Service Benefit
• Health Benefits for Staff with over a year`s service
• National Care Awards
• Career Progression opportunities
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Nurse Referral scheme and the opportunity to get £50 in high street vouchers

If you are keen to work as part of a dedicated team in this rewarding environment and wish to contribute towards the continuing quality of care provided please apply by sending your CV.

Position subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

The first stage of the application process is to.

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