Job: Senior Care Worker – Residential Care Home
Location: Dartford, Kent
Salary: £14.88 per hour
Hours: 42 hours per week (3 days in week 1, 4 days in week 2, with alternate weekends)
Shifts: 12-hour shifts, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Our client is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Senior Care Worker to join our team at our well-established residential care home. They are looking for someone who has the passion and experience to provide exceptional care to our residents, ensuring they receive the highest standard of care while promoting their dignity, independence, and well-being.

Why Join Our Client?

Supportive Environment: Work within a welcoming and caring team that focuses on delivering high-quality care while ensuring residents’ comfort and well-being.
Comprehensive Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate of £14.88
• Paid training and continuous professional development opportunities
• Flexible working hours with alternate weekends off
• Supportive team and a positive working environment
• Free meals during shifts

Commitment to Excellence: Be a key part of a team dedicated to providing personalised, high-quality care in a warm and welcoming environment.

The Role:

As a Senior Care Worker, you will be responsible for assessing, planning, delivering, and evaluating the care for our residents, ensuring that their individual needs are met in accordance with the home’s high standards. You will work closely with the Care Manager and senior team members to ensure that the company’s mission and core values are implemented in all aspects of care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high standards of care and support to residents, ensuring their individual needs are met.
• Assist in planning, delivering, and evaluating care to enhance residents’ independence and quality of life.
• Ensure all residents are treated with respect and dignity, ensuring their privacy and personal choices are respected.
• Contribute to the development of care plans and assist in reviewing care plans regularly to ensure their effectiveness.
• Supervise and support junior care staff, providing leadership and guidance.
• Administer medication and maintain accurate records as required.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for residents.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, Health and Safety regulations, and the Care Standards Act.
• Help with the development of activities and engagement for residents, supporting them to live fulfilling lives.

Ideal Candidate:

• Must hold a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Proven experience working in a senior care role within a residential care setting.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with residents and staff.
• A commitment to providing high-quality care while respecting residents’ rights and independence.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team.
• A caring, compassionate, and positive attitude.
• Willingness to work on alternate weekends.

Sound like the role for you?

Then we’d love to hear from you! Click Apply Now to submit your application for the Senior Care Worker in Dartford position.

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Job Number: KH444 / INDHEALTHCARE
Job Role: Senior Care Worker
Location: Dartford, Kent

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