Top Job Recruitment are looking for Senior Care Assistant to work at a Residential Care Setting based on the outskirts of Colchester

The company provides the best Elderly and Dementia care to its residents in a lovely environment and aims to be one of the best homes in the area.

If you pride yourself on the personal needs of elderly residents in a way that respects their dignity, choice and promotes independence then this could be the role for you.

Job Role:

• To run and organize the day-to-day shift responsibilities, to dispense residents’ medication, to liaise with medical professionals such as GP’s and DN’s.

• To assist fellow staff with all aspects of personal care including feeding. Complete regular checks on residents. To complete all mandatory paperwork regarding residents.

• To provide a homely and safe environment for elderly residents including those with dementia so they can enjoy the most independent life as possible.
• Be able to assist with personal care such as washing, dressing, and toileting and providing assistance at meals times
• To work collaboratively with other team members in a range of flexible rota arrangements, days nights, weekends and bank holidays
• Contracted hours are either 36 or 42 hours a week and shift patterns are 6- or 12-hour days (8 – 2, 2 – 8 or 8-8) and 12-hour nights
• You will be committed to training and developing yourself.
• Help residents with mobility problems and other physical disabilities

Skills required:

• Previous experience within care (essential)
• To hold a certificate in dementia training (Desirable)
• NVQ Level 3 – Health and Social Care (essential)
• Hold a full UK license due to the location of the home
• Be self-motivation, organized, flexible and caring
• Active team player but also able to work on own initiative

What’s in it for you?

• Paid overtime at time and half. Christmas and New Year double time.
• £30 petrol allowance per Month
• 5.6 weeks annual leave per year 
• Company Pension Schem
• Sage Employee Benefits – Store Discounts (in-store and online)
• Free meal on a long day (12 hours)
• Full support and regular supervisions
• Full induction given
• Substantial training starting with the Care Certificate.

If this sounds like the role for you, Apply now!