Senior Carer Days (TL)

Apply today for the position of Senior Carer

About the Home:

Lea Grange is a brand-new Care Home, opening in the summer of 2024, which offers 24-hour residential, nursing, and dementia and respite care in contemporary and elegant surroundings. It offers an array of luxurious facilities; including beautifully decorated bedrooms equipped with ensuite wet-rooms, a selection of stylish lounges, multiple restaurants, a state-of-the-art gym, café, cinema, treatment room with nail and hair salon, a leisure and wellness room and a private dining room for special family celebrations which completes the array of first-class facilities on offer.

It is situated in the gorgeous town of Harpenden, a short walk away from Harpenden train station.

About the role:

Calling all Senior Carers, Care Team Leaders and Nurses Assistants.

Are you an experienced Senior Care Assistant seeking a warm and welcoming care home environment?
Are you a Care Assistant with an NVQ in Health and Social care, seeking career growth?
Here at Porthaven Care Homes, we have the perfect role for you.

About you:

• You will be passionate about care and making a positive difference to the lives of vulnerable adults.
• You will be willing to work towards or have completed your NVQ level 3 Diploma in Health and Social care.
• You will have previous experience of working in a Care Home environment, perhaps in a Senior Carer role. This is desirable but not essential, it all depends on your skills.  
• You will be experienced or happy to train in medication administration.
• You'll have fantastic written and verbal communication skills.
• You will have effective leadership skills to get the best out of those around you.

Most of all, you will have a natural desire for helping others and will thrive from working in a team of Carers to provide the best possible care for our residents.

About the role:

Leading a team of Carers, you will deliver person-centred care to our residents to ensure they retain their dignity and individuality. By leading a happy and competent team, you can really make a difference in your home and also the local community. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and inspiring a team of Carers in the day to day running of the home.
• Communicating regularly with our residents' families and Health care professionals to write and adapt care plans.
• Administering medication and completing risk assessments
• Ensuring the needs of the residents are always met.
• Ensuring residents daily records are up to date and accurately reflect the care provided.

The successful candidate will be subject to the provision of satisfactory references and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and they must be authorised to work in the United Kingdom.

What Porthaven Offers:

• Competitive salary
• Paid Breaks
• Refer a Friend Bonus
• Colleague Discounts
• FlexEarn
• Employee Assistance Programme
• GP Online
• Training and development opportunities
• Pension Scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Free uniform provided

Apply now to join a warm and welcoming care home environment!

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