Senior Care Assistant (Nights)

Role Overview & Responsibilities

As a Senior Care Assistant in our home The Willows in Ipswich Suffolk , you will be leading a supportive and welcoming team providing physical, emotional, and social support to our residents. You will make a difference every day by promoting independence, choice, dignity, and respect whilst delivering exceptional levels of care. Offering great care every day is central to everything we do.

Sohal Healthcare is a family-owned group of care homes established for over 20 years. We provide support to older people including those with the onset of acute dementia. By joining us you will become one of the ‘family’ and in return for your dedication and hard work you can expect:

· Salary: £11.25 per hour, weekends £11.25 per hour

· Part time and full-time vacancies available

· Monday - Sunday. (You must be able to work alternate weekends)

Shift times: 7pm-7am

About the role:

The role will include ordering and administering medication, liaising regularly with visiting professionals, medical services, and service user’s families. You will be leading a team of care assistants and will be expected to set an example in supporting people with personal care such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing and assisting with meals. Completing current and appropriate documentation which includes daily record keeping, charts and care plans.

What we are looking for from you:

Experience as a Care Assistant is essential for this role. Experience as a Senior Care Assistant is preferred, but not essential as full training for the role will be given. The successful applicant will have an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) and will be willing to work towards achieving their Level 3 award.

What we offer in return for your hard work:

· £250 Welcome Bonus*

· 28 Days holiday plus Bank Holidays

· Free on-site parking

· Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding £50 for every person you refer*

· DBS certificate paid by Sohal Healthcare*

· Comprehensive induction programme

· Paid uniform

T&Cs apply

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: £11.25 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• IP45HS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• providing care: 1 year (preferred)
• supervisory: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)
• NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (preferred)

Work Location: One location