Position Overview & Specifications

Acorn House has an outstanding opportunity for an already experienced Senior Care Assistant or for an experienced Care Assistant looking for that next step up

If you are a passionate, caring individual, apply today!

Acorn House is a newly renovated 64-bed home situated in the centre of Nottingham, providing residential and specialist dementia care. The home is looking to find a new Senior Care Assistant to join the already fabulous team. Allocated to one floor, you will be supporting and caring for the residents alongside supervising and inspiring all other team members.

With 3 floors, running individually to ensure the real quality of care, you will be allocated to one of the floors to enable you to build those loving, professional relationships with residents and colleagues alike.

What you will receive as a Senior Care Assistant;

£11.69 per hour
Full-time, permanent contract
38.5 hours per week on a rolling 6-week rota
12 hours shifts, 3 on 3 off, 8am-8pm
Based in Carrington, NG5 2AT

What you will be doing as a Senior Care Assistant;

Assist residents with the activities of daily living and personal care
Supervise a team of carers, providing support and assistance where required
Act as a role model for other care staff in respect of day-to-day activities
Provide support at meal times
Ensuring residents' independence, dignity and respect, by delivering the very best person-centred care
Responsible for daily medication rounds, ensuring records are maintained
Interacting with, and encouraging residents to socialise and take part in activities

What benefits you will receive as a Senior Care Assistant;

Health Care Cash Plan includes Employee Assistance Programme, everyday dental treatment, fast and easy online access to a GP, discounted gym membership, helpline service, telephone counselling, NHS and private prescription charges, and so much more!!
Company Christmas Bonus
Employee of the month scheme
Double pay on bank holidays
Refer a friend scheme
Higher than average pay rates
Full induction & training
Ongoing training and development opportunities

What you will need to be successful as a Senior Care Assistant;

Experience working within a caring environment
Hold or be willing to work towards L3 in Health and Social Care
The ability to communicate well and make others feel welcomed and comfortable
Supervisory and leadership skills, with a strong ability to motivate and inspire
Willingness to develop new skills

If you would like to apply for this fabulous Senior Care Assistant opportunity at Acorn House, please send your CV via the ‘apply’ function as soon as possible and we will be in touch.

If you would like to find out more information about this Senior Care Assistant role, please call the home on 0115 960 5981

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £11.69 per hour

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