SENIOR CARE ASSISTANT

There has never been a more exciting time to join Halton Borough Council. As a care home division, we are excited to be involved in many exciting projects, including the development of an electronic care recording system, recruitment of volunteers and plans to refurbish all our homes with over £3 million secured to start work in 2023. Because of this, we are looking to recruit a Senior Care Assistant to bring value and happiness to the lives of elderly people.

ABOUT THE JOB

Reporting to the Practise Manager as a Senior Care Assistant you will be key to ensuring that residents in our care homes are well looked after and happy. This role is essential to supporting the lives of elderly people, exploring their history, building relationships with their families and having a positive impact on their life.

You will support residents in their daily lives from washing and dressing to eating meals and moving around safely. You will take part in activities within the home, which could be anything from a relaxing drink in the garden to a competitive game of boules, nothing is off limits! You will be part of a supportive lively team who work together to help each other.

You will take on additional responsibility in the home, assisting the care home manager in the day-to-day running of the home and supervising the daily work routine of the care assistants. You will work closely with the care team to ensure high-quality care is delivered efficiently, liaising with external professionals, and completing reports and assessments where required.

There are a range of working hours and rotas available to meet your needs and that of the differing services.

ABOUT YOU

As the Senior Care Assistant, you will be genuinely enthusiastic about providing person-centred and strengths-based care to our elderly residents, supporting them to enhance their health and well-being and live meaningful lives. 

The successful candidate will share our values of supporting elderly residents to live happy and fulfilled lives, will have a patient and kind manner, as well as a drive to create a fun and positive atmosphere within the homes.  Professional experience in care is essential, the experience of working in a senior role is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.

ABOUT US

Halton council owns 3 nursing homes in the borough

• Millbrow Care Home, Widnes- 44-bed nursing home – providing general nursing care and Dementia nursing care.
• St Patricks, Widnes- 40 bedded Nursing home – providing Dementia nursing care.
• St Lukes, Runcorn, 56 bedded Nursing home – providing Dementia nursing care.

All our homes have a range of activities and areas available to the individuals who live in them, including spacious garden areas. Care in our homes is personalised and focuses on the needs and wishes of everyone.   

Halton has amenities, attractions, and activities in abundance. The area offers endless opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, with three canals and miles of footpaths right on our doorstep.

The overarching Council vision is “Halton will be a thriving and vibrant borough where people can learn and develop their skills, enjoy a good quality of life with good health; a high quality, modern urban environment; the opportunity for all to fulfil their potential; greater wealth and equality; sustained by a thriving business community; and within safer, stronger and more attractive neighbourhoods”

BENEFITS

We provide a generous benefits package along with a flexible family-friendly working culture and opportunities for progression with a commitment to provide high quality training and CPD opportunities to all staff.

Here are some of our benefits:

• Flexible Working Arrangements
• 26 days annual leave + Bank Holidays (Increasing after 5 years’ service)
• Local government Pension Scheme
• Access to a range of learning and development opportunities
• Free Car Parking
• Employee Health Initiatives
• Car Leasing Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes
• Employee Discounts

This is an excellent opportunity for you to develop your career in a supportive and team orientated environment.

APPLICATION PROCESS

We wish to make the application process as straightforward as possible, so we just ask that you upload your CV and answer a couple of shortlisting questions.

This recruitment campaign is being managed by JGP Resourcing. Please contact Amy Andrews for more information about this role at amy.andrews@jgp.co.uk or 07401 073325

We are actively reviewing applications and are keen to invite shortlisted candidates for an interview prior to the advert closing. If a suitable candidate is appointed the role may close early, therefore please do not hesitate to submit your application.