Key Responsibilities

• Provide the highest possible levels of care in supporting and assisting residents in all aspects of daily living.
• Promote resident independence with a focus on choice, dignity, and respect, alongside promoting physical and emotional wellbeing.
• Lead shift to maintain high standards and support team members.
• Complete daily medication rounds and document consistently.
• Ensure daily charts are completed to a high standard.
• Promote good practice and challenge poor practice.
• Conduct one-to-ones for care and support team members every two months.
• Investigate complaints and concerns as directed by the Home Manager.

Skills and Expertise

• Relevant professional qualification (e.g., Registered Nurse or NVQ minimum level 3).
• Minimum of two years experience as a Care Assistant.
• Awareness of Person-Centred Care Planning.
• Knowledge of abuse prevention and recognition.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Leadership skills.
• Excellent people skills.
• Caring and nurturing attitude.
• Positive and enthusiastic outlook.
• Good time management skills.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Prepared to take on extra training.
• (Preferred) Two years experience in a nursing home.
• (Preferred) One year experience caring for residents with dementia.
• (Preferred) NVQ Level 4 in Adult Health and Social Care or above.
• (Preferred) Knowledge of National Care Standards Act 2000.
• (Preferred) Experience managing a team.
• (Preferred) Experience conducting effective person-centred one-to-ones.

Job Facilities/Benefits

• Salary Top quartile market rate.
• Pay Rises Annual performance-related pay increases of up to 8% plus cost of living increases.
• Holiday 28 days including bank holidays.
• Pension NEST Pension Scheme with 3% employer contribution.
• Bonusly Points Exchangeable for vouchers or cash via PayPal.
• Training Fully funded qualifications with up to 500 bonus.
• Refer a friend incentive Up to 1,000.
• Meals Low-cost meals at 1 per course.
• Short Notice shift incentives.
• Employee Assistance Programme Free 24/7 counselling and well-being advice.
• DBS check Employer paid.
• Uniform Provided (subject to fair use policy).