Senior Care Assistant - Days

At Swallowcourt, we are committed to providing the highest standard of care for our residents, and we are looking for compassionate and dedicated Support Workers to join our team.

Benefits of Working with Us:

• Competitive Pay: £13.70 to £14.20 per hour
• Overtime: Enhanced pay subject to policy
• Double Pay on 5 Key Bank Holidays: Including Good Friday, Easter Monday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
• Free Meal: Provided while on shift subject to shift length
• Access to FlexEarn: Ability to draw down 25% of your earnings during the month
• Training & Development: Comprehensive training with accredited programs to support your career growth
• Pension Scheme: In line with government initiatives
• Simply Health Cash Plan: Available after the qualifying period
• Exclusive Discounts: Access to the Blue Light Card and Discount for Carers (claimable through expenses with proof of purchase)

Job purpose

• To support the Registered manager of the home in all aspects of the home’s management.
• To deliver care in a manner sensitive to the individual resident’s needs and wishes, acknowledging and respecting their confidentiality, rights and beliefs at all times.
• To train, mentor and guide new and existing care staff in delivering excellence in care.

Core responsibilities

• To assist the Registered Manager ensure that appropriate individual care is received by each resident by coordinating and planning the care team and own shift duties.
• To support residents to maintain their personal hygiene and appearance whilst being aware of clinical conditions and their individual right to privacy and personal preference.
• To carry out regular supervisions of care assistants.
• To help maintain a safe and healthy environment in the home with due regard to appropriate Food Hygiene and Health and Safety Regulations. To make a thorough and correct report of all accidents.
• To monitor and record and report residents’ conditions to the Registered Manager or Deputy Manager.
• When assessed as competent, administer, oversee administration, control and store medicines in line with company guidelines and “Royal Pharmaceutical
• Society” advice. Complete and accurate records must also be kept to reflect this.
• To promote infection control practices in accordance with the company’s policies and procedures.
• Read and write care plan reports and evaluations and participate in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care given to residents.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings.
• To keep accurate and thorough records of residents’ petty cash and monies.
• To fulfil on-call responsibilities in line with the on-call rota.
• Any other duties as reasonably expected.

At Swallowcourt, caregiving is more than just a job - it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we care for. Our culture is built on dignity, respect, and compassion, and we are looking for team players who are passionate about their work and eager to enhance the lives of our residents every day.

We pride ourselves on the professionalism, talent and diversity of our teams and we actively encourage all from different back grounds to apply to join our teams.