Resident Support Assistant (weekends - 12 hours)

12 hours per week, Saturday and Sunday 07.30 - 14.00 £13.48 per hour plus weekend enhancement where applicable Job purpose The purpose of the Resident Support Assistant role is to provide high-quality housekeeping, catering, and hospitality services within our care home. This is not a care or nursing position. Instead, you will focus on creating a comfortable, welcoming environment for residents by delivering excellent customer service and working collaboratively as part of a “one-team” approach to enhance the overall resident experience. Key Results Summary responsibilities Delivery of a holistic, person-centred service to care home residents, which identifies their hospitality, housekeeping and catering needs and preferences. Collaborating with other teams to achieve this. Maintain a high standard of hygiene in accordance with health and safety, infection control standards, food hygiene legislation and St Monica Trust’s policies and procedures. Ensure room checks, communal room comfort, cleanliness, hygiene and laundry sorting. Meet residents’ unique needs and collaborate with colleagues across the care home teams. Ensure lounge areas (where applicable) are ready for use as a coffee and bar venue for residents and their visitors. Skills and experience Communication Write notes and messages – numeracy, literacy and verbal skills. Communicate with people with differing communication needs. Encourage and influence. Understand and follow instructions and procedures. Strong customer service skills. Mixed methods and mediums of communication. Thinking Style Analyses and evaluates given information. Adapts style and approach appropriate to situation or task. Structures tasks/activities. Pre-empts issues and trouble-shoots. Refers appropriate decisions to line manager. Challenge, or suggest new ways of working, to promote the efficiency of the unit or team. Well-being and Values Aware of cultural and individual differences in all interactions and service areas. Demonstrate interest, care and attention. Create a positive impression. Understand and respond to the needs of older people and people with dementia (including willingness and motivation to learn). Collaborate with residents and relatives (where appropriate), tailoring service to meet individual needs. Promptly respond to or refer to team leader/line manager (as appropriate to role), issues of residents or colleagues' health or well-being. Contribute to maintaining a safe and secure environment – reporting faults, repairs or hazards through appropriate channels. Working with others Works effectively as part of a team. Build relationships of trust with others (team, residents and their family & friends). Potential exposure to challenging, physical or emotional situations. Other Skills & Qualifications Essential Confident with IT and using standard office programs including word, outlook/email, system folders etc Understanding of basic food preparation and cleaning techniques An understanding and appreciation of older people in a care setting and the issues that may affect them Knowledge of basic health and safety rules Knowledge of customer service principles Desirable Level 1 or 2 in Food Hygiene (or equivalent) Level 2 in Healthcare Cleaning (or equivalent) General level of education (GCSE or equivalent) Familiar with Microsoft 365 and video call programs such as Facetime, Zoom etc Working experience in a care setting Knowledge of safe moving and handling techniques Additional information Duties must be carried out in compliance with St Monica Trust’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy. This role profile contains the principal accountabilities relating to this post and does not describe in detail all the duties required to carry them out. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and this means that any criminal conviction, including spent convictions, must be made known at the time of the application. Salary Ranges: £28,038.40 - £28,038.40 Time Type: Part time If you have any queries please email our Recruitment Team - recruitment@stmonicatrust.org.uk Communities where older people flourish - connection, contribution, choice We're committed to communities where older people flourish, and for us this means providing opportunities for our residents to enjoy treasured relationships, exercise choice and feel valued. We are a registered charity and not-for-profit offering a unique blend of welcoming retirement villages, specialist care homes and support for older people both in our communities and across our region. Because of the diverse nature of the Trust, there are a wide range of job opportunities – everything from care roles and nursing to housekeeping, catering, portering, administration, IT, HR, marketing, finance, and much more. Why work for us? We offer a wide variety of benefits, including industry leading rates of pay, generous pension scheme, subsidised staff meals and excellent training and career development opportunities, to name a few. To find out more visit our careers page. Can’t find a suitable role? Introduce yourself! Fill out this short form to register your interest and be the first in line for new job opportunities. St Monica Trust: A great place to work About St Monica Trust We have built a long-standing reputation for providing high quality care and support within our retirement villages and care homes. This is down to the exceptional people who work here - people who go the extra mile to build relationships with our residents and customers. We believe that’s it’s our dedicated team and our embedded values that make St Monica Trust such a great place to work. As a growing organisation, we are always on the look-out for caring, committed and professional people to join our team. St Monica Trust is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees and job applicants. If you need assistance or an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our recruitment team at recruitment@stmonicatrust.org.uk. Stay connected If you have any questions or would like to find out more, you can contact our friendly recruitment team by emailing recruitment@stmonicatrust.org.uk or calling 0117 949 4091. Keep up to date with all latest news and developments from the Trust on our social media platforms: Facebook: @stmonicatrust Twitter: @St_Monica_Trust Instagram: @stmonicatrust LinkedIn: @St Monica Trust Find us on Glassdoor.