WHO ARE WE?

Brilliant are seeking exceptional individuals to join our day and night teams as Care Assistants at a Care Home in Sevenoaks. Their responsibility is to ensure that our residents are safe and happy and deliver to the highest of standards to provide a community of warmth and comfort.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

To deliver care professionally and thoughtfully during any span of duty, ensuring that a safe, effective, and efficient care service is maintained which meets the needs of our residents.

To provide care to residents in accordance with their individually assessed needs to a high standard.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Carry out regular checks on Service Users at intervals determined by senior Staff Members
• Make Visitors feel welcome.  Provide refreshments. assistance as and when required
• Make and change beds, ensuring that rooms are clean and tidy, and commodes are empty, in line with the Care Centre’s disposal of waste policy.  Ensure the Care Centre’s resources are used appropriately
• Clean   and   maintain   equipment   used   by Service   Users   and   Relatives   e.g.
• Wheelchairs, hearing aids, spectacles etc.  Ensure the Care Centre is kept clean and tidy, in line with the Company’s attention to detail philosophy
• If applicable, care for Service Users clothing and rooms as named and ensure that all clothing is recorded and clearly marked
• Ensure full privacy and dignity is maintained for the dying and the bereaved in line with the Company’s policies and procedures
• Assist Service Users who need help during mealtimes, be aware of swallowing difficulties, dietary requirements etc.   Assist with servicing of food/drinks as requested/required. Wash up as requested/required.
• Escort Service Users travelling to and from the Care Centre e.g. on social outings, hospital visits etc.
• Practice maximum integrity in all dealings with Service Users personal and financial affairs, and avoid abuse of the privileged relationship that exists with Service Users

Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications

Required:

• Genuine interest in working with the relevant Service Users group
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Team player
• Satisfactory Policy Check and check against the PoVA list
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Willingness to participate in Vocational Training Programme

Desired:

• Previous experience of working with the relevant Service User group
• NVQ Level 2 in Care

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food

• On-site parking

 •24-hour Telephone Employee Assistance Programme helpline

•Opportunity for progression within the company

•Continuous support to maintain the training you need to deliver excellence

•On-going support from a motivated and committed Head Office and Regional Teams

•Refer a friend scheme

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