Becoming a Superhero
Why join us?
We’re proud of our happy home and are dedicated to creating a place where everyone enjoys coming to work each day.
As well being part of a lively and supportive team, we are surrounded by fascinating residents who also bring so much to our lives every day too.
About the role
As our Senior Care Assistant, you’ll manage and oversee the shift by leading and motivating the team, managing daily records, assisting with care plans. You'll provide personal care to our residents, supporting them with bathing. Your warm, supportive, and caring nature will help you build meaningful relationships with our residents and you will get to know everything about their likes and dislikes as well as their needs.
Here’s some other important things you need to know:
- You must have the ability to effectively supervise and manage care staff
- You’ll follow electronic care plans for each resident and administer medication as prescribed, accurately maintaining appropriate records for both.
- You must be alert at all times to our residents’ physical and mental well being
- You will help maintain our high standards ensuring our residents’ home is always clean and safe
Benefits of joining our team
What we can offer you
- £13.78 per hour
- Full time - 36 hours per week
- Weekday and alternate weekend shifts
- Enhanced pay on bank holidays
- 28 days annual leave (inclusive of statuary bank holidays)
- Pension
- Staff recognition schemes
- Refer a Friend bonus of up to £1000
- I have an idea £50 gift card
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Comprehensive Training and Career Development
- A friendly and supportive working environment
- Dedicated mental health champions
About us and our home
Caring for Our Mental Health – Together
At Queen Elizabeth Park Care Home, we believe a happy, supported team delivers the best care. That’s why we’ve signed the Mental Health at Work Commitment – developed by experts with six essential standards that help us to create a home where everyone feels safe, valued, and able to thrive.
From trained Mental Health Champions to our online Wellbeing & Mindfulness Space, we make sure our people have the tools, time, and support they need – because your wellbeing matters here and when we take care of our minds, we can take care of each other and our residents even better