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Senior Care Assistant
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Job Description: Senior Care Assistant
Location
Thatcham Court Care Home, Chapel Street, Thatcham RG18 4QL
Contract
Permanent – Full Time
Hours
Night Shifts Available
Salary
£13.45 - £15.02 per hour depending on experience
Ratings
- CQC rating: Good
- Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.7 / 10
About Thatcham Court
Thatcham Court is a purpose-built dementia care home dedicated to caring for adults living with dementia, from early onset to more complex end-of-life needs. The home provides all types of dementia care including nursing, residential, Parkinson's and short-stay care. It offers an assessment within 48 hours and, in some cases, welcomes the resident the same day.
Features of the Home
- Situated in the centre of Thatcham
- Dementia champions who work to improve the quality of life for residents
- Colour-themed interior with memory triggers
- Well-crafted menus made with the freshest ingredients
- Individual diet needs and preferences included in the food menu
- Real sense of community with a social calendar organized around residents' interests
- Activities to ensure physical and mental stimulation, including reminiscence sessions, exercise sessions and music classes
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Role Overview
As a Senior Care Assistant, you will:
- Day-to-day responsibility for running a unit
- Support with clinical duties, including supporting the nurse to observe, issue medication, review care plans and accurate record keeping
- Drive and manage a team of Care Assistants, including responsible for all shift handovers of the teams
- Help with training and supervision of new staff members
- Build relationships with residents, their families and external teams such as GPs and District Nurses
- Assist residents with a range of personal care duties
Key Skills / Qualifications
- Completed / working towards an NVQ3 in care
- Motivated, positive, and great interpersonal skills
- Enjoy working in a close-knit team
- Previous experience of the role and knowledge of its rewards and challenges
- Passion for making a real difference to people’s lives
Benefits
- Viva global wellbeing programme
- Flexible working and family-friendly benefits
- My Healthcare - Free access to 24/7 support, advice, and treatment
- Annual allowance redeemable against Bupa healthcare products
- Wagestream - Early access to up to 40% of your earned wages
- 28 days holiday
- Sick pay scheme for frontline teams
- Long service rewards
- Free meal on every shift
- Interest-free annual travel loan
- Bupa pension plans
- Parental leave schemes
- Menopause Plan
- Access to discounts at various gyms and fitness facilities
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Why Bupa?
We are a health insurer and provider with no shareholders. Our customers are our focus, and our people are driven by helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We encourage diversity and are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer.
Additional Information
- This role is not at or above RQF Level 3 and is not included under the UK's Points Based Immigration System for sponsorship by an employer.
- Time Type: Full time
- Job Area: Care Home – Care Assistants
- Locations: Thatcham Court
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