Senior Care Assistant

Senior Care Assistant (SVQ3) - Livingston

ESR specialise in hiring top healthcare talent into the private care home sector. We focus on what’s really important for you in a new job and match you with the right company.

Please Note: You must have the right to work in the UK to apply for this job.

This Role does NOT offer sponsorship.

Here is what you need to know to get you thinking:

• Pay £13.50-14.50/Hour (DOE)
• Strong Supportive Management and Professional work Colleagues.
• A company that value their staff.
• Investment in your ongoing professional development.
  
  

Main Responsibilities

• To promote the highest standards of care within the nursing home
• To uphold the residents rights to privacy, dignity and choice
• To provide a safe and healthy environment for residents, staff and visitors
• To adhere to SSSC Code of Conduct
• To set a good example at all times in respect of dress, manner, hygiene and behaviour
• To report any injuries, disease or dangerous practice to all relevant personnel
• To maintain correctly written records as required by the company and statutory bodies
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Experience

• Minimum of 1 years care experience gained within any care of the elderly setting, whether this be nursing home, hospital or community based. We are also keen to hear from student nurses
• From time to time we may consider people without experience if they have good reasons for looking to work within the care sector and depending on skill mix within the home at that time
• For Principal Carer post an SVQ 3 is essential along with team leadership experience in a care environment
• Experience of working with elderly people and knowledge of dementia, delivering clinical support in this area
• Time management, prioritisation of workload for self and greater team
• Ability to problem solve and manage a diverse range of situations effectively within a nursing home setting
• Strong oral and written communication skills, especially report writing
• Being able to deal with a variety of issues and resp
  
  

Next Steps

Email your CV to [email protected] or APPLY NOW! If the job is right for you we will of course provide all the details, and help you prepare for interview. ESR will support you every step of the way.

Good Luck & Apply Now!

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