Senior Care Assistant

*£500 NEW STARTER BONUS

Let your brilliance shine with Sussex Housing & Care.

If youre looking for job satisfaction, to be part of a friendly and supportive teamat Oakwood Court care home in Haywards Heath, and to brighten peoples lives, look no further, though please note the due to the responsibilities of the role previous experience is essential. We will provide training and support you from the very beginning. We offer a competitive salary, flexible hours, benefits and bonus schemes.

If you share our values;

• to put residents at the heart of everything you do;
• to care about what you do and the impact you have;
• to treat everyone with fairness, dignity, kindness and respect; and
• to make a difference together as one team...

come and #CareWithUs. We are a Real Living Wage employer and we care about our people.

Your role will include:

• Acting within the care team and in accordance withorganisational policies and procedures, to supervise, support and assist in the induction and training of the care staff.
• Acting as the senior person on duty in the absence of the Home Manager and Deputy
• Assisting in the regular review of risk assessments and care plans in accordance with legislation or where the needs of any resident alter.
• Administering residents medication in accordance with the Homes drug administration system and pharmaceutical guidelines.
• Assisting in maintaining a high standard of care and a homely environment for the residents.
• Committing to be available when on call in accordance to the on call rota

Candidate Requirements

Previous experience of working in the Health Care sector is essential as well as NVQ level 3 or 4 or equivalent.

Full or part-time hours available; shifts are: 6:45am - 2:15pm and/or 1:45pm - 9:15pm

Successful candidate must be available to work alternate weekends and take part in an call rota.

Employment Details

• Employment Type:Permanent
• Hours:Full & Part-Time Opportunities
• Location:Oakwood Court, Haywards Heath

Additional Information

In return, youll get a competitive salary, access to other benefits and bonus schemes. Well give you excellent support and continuous learning and development, as well as free uniform and parking. Sussex Housing & Care is a not for profit organisation which means that we reinvest any financial surplus back into the organisation to benefit our residents and employees.We are Real Living Wage provider.

(Please note that for some roles the completion of an application form may also be required.)

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