Senior Care Assistant

Summary

• Senior Care Assistant
• Location - Meadway 
• 36 hour contract 
• £13.55 (NVQ3)
• From 11th July 2024, an additional 10% will be paid for night shifts and weekend shifts as a premium uplift. 
• Not for Profit care provider
• Free meal on shift
• Free initial DBS check

Brendoncare is a charity which provides a range of connected services for people in later life including care homes, extra care housing, community support services and clubs across the South of England.

We are people-driven, focusing on empowerment, inclusivity and understanding. We aim to ensure that whoever comes into the Brendoncare environment - whether as a member, resident, volunteer or colleague – they are able to live their life to the fullest potential.

Our values reflect who we are – together we are kind, dedicated, forward thinking and empowering. We need people who really want to make a difference to the lives of people in later life to join us.

In return, we will support you to grow and flourish as you are welcomed to the Brendoncare team.

What is the role?

Brendoncare are looking for a Senior Care Assistant to join our care home in Winchester, Hampshire.

Meadway is affectionately known as the 'hidden gem of St Cross'. We currently have 13 rooms with residents living with varying degrees of need, and a waiting list for new residents to join us. Meadway is based on the St Cross Road, on the way to Winchester City Centre, and the majority of our residents have lived locally for a large portion, if not the majority of, their lives. 

Who are you? 

We are seeking a Senior Care Assistant who shares our passion for providing the best possible care for our residents and who can demonstrate professionalism and energy in the home.

 We are looking for somebody who:

• Supports our commitment to providing the best possible care for our residents and our ability to make them feel like family within a loving home. We need you to be like minded in this approach, valuing the small things which are important to each of our residents.
• In addition, you need to possess good communication skills, be a team player, be reliable and committed and have a natural affinity to older people.

Summary Responsibilities:

• Leading care teams
• Medication administration
• Supporting and training new care staff
• Support with personal care, activities, physical, mental and emotional wellbeing
• Undertake one to one's, PDR's and development reviews with designated care staff
• Facilitate communication between households and departments

What can we offer?

• Minimum of 5.6 weeks holiday including bank holidays
• Enhanced annual leave after five years 
• Extensive training and continual personal development
• Paid breaks and free meal while on duty in our care homes
• Free initial DBS check
• Free parking (subject to availability)
• An Employee Assistance Programme offering 24 hour support for staff and their immediate family members
• Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme

If this sounds like the role for you, please do apply; we would love to hear from you!