Ashmere Derbyshire is looking for committed Senior Care Assistants to join our dedicated teams at Valley Lodge Care Home with Nursing in Matlock, Derbyshire. The role is 35 hours per week with a salary ranging from £6.60 to £7.40 per hour.
Senior Care Assistants are integral to the delivery of high quality care and support to our care homes. The role will involve organising and delegating and managing staff as well as the provision of day-to-day personal care and other activities for residents. The role is skilled and demanding.
You will be at the very heart of our industry, so you are expected to be reliable, dependable and committed to make a difference in our client’s facility.
The successful applicant will possess a minimum of QCF2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) and willing to work towards QCF3, demonstrate good written and oral communication skills, have the ability to deal with emergency situations, Boots MDS training, extensive knowledge of illnesses suffered by the elderly, understand health and safety precautions and have at least two years previous experience within the Care Industry. Applicants must have an eye for detail and be willing to work within a three weekly shift rota system to include days, evenings, nights and weekends.
Rates of pay are dependent on qualifications and experience which will be discussed at interview. Appointment will be subject to two satisfactory references, medical clearance, an Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check and a six month probationary period.
To apply for this post please complete an Application Form available to download at www.ashmere.co.uk. Alternatively, email jobs@ashmere.co.uk or call 0845 602 2059.
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