Senior Day Care Assistant- Location- Hinkins Close, Melbourn, Royston, SG8 6JL

At Black Swan Care Group, we are currently looking for a senior day care assistant to work in one of our residential care facilities, Southwell Court on a full time, 48 hour permanent contract, £13.30 per hour.

Southwell Court is a modern, spacious residential care home in the heart of the village of Melbourn, Cambridgeshire.

Black Swan Care Group has become a Real Living Wage employer! Our other benefits include:

* Ability to access your wages throughout the month via Wagestream.

* Refer a friend bonus scheme (£200 per placement.)

* Paid annual leave 28 days per year. (Based on hours / pro rata.) and enhanced pay for working Christmas and Boxing Day & Bank Holidays.

* Fully paid induction and training programme, and excellent on-going training from day one and throughout your career (Mandatory and specialised.)

* Progression with internal promotions available across the group and excellent apprenticeship schemes.

* Employee Care line with our confidential telephone counselling, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

* Paid breaks and *free meals.

* DBS costs paid for by the company and pension scheme.

* Blue light card.

* Free health and wellbeing service- 24/7 access to online GP's, second medical opinion, mental health support, nutrition plans, fitness programme and online health check.

Responsibilities of a Senior Care Assistant:

* Support the physical and emotional needs of our residents and their general day to day activities around the home, improving and making a difference to their everyday lives.

* Assist residents with their personal care needs (Including washing, lifting/hoisting, bathing, and toileting.)

* Oversee care assistants on shift and undertake 'on-call' duties when designated.

* Help ensure that all staff contribute to the efficient running of the home and the creation of a homely atmosphere. Help the manager/person in charge maintain logbooks and records.

* Assist with the administration of medication and assist with creating residents care plans.

Requirements of a Senior Care Assistant:

* Caring personality and caring nature

* Positive attitude, outlook, and good attention to detail

* Experience with medication administration

* Able to complete physical tasks

* Availability to work every other weekend and flexibility with working hours

* NVQ Level 2 and/or 3 in Health and Social Care (Desired but not essential.)