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Senior Carer £12.65 p/h

🏢 Westheath Care Homes 📍 Launceston, England 💼 Company - Public
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£13 - £13
£1 - £1 / mo
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Location Base
Launceston, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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Transatlantic Parity
1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

£12.65 p/h (£26,312 p/a based on a 40hr working week)

We are currently seeking a caring, committed and reliable Senior Carer to join our friendly team at Pen Inney House. We have full time and part time hours available.

Westheath Care Homes (Staffing) Ltd provides care staff to five care homes owned and operated by a private company located in Bodmin, Lanivet, Lewannick (Nr Launceston) and Bude area.

All of which have obtained and maintained a ‘Good’ CQC rating.

We provide high standards of person-centred care to a wide range of elderly and disabled people from St Austell on the South coast to Bude on the North coast with a dedicated team of Care assistants and a strong team of experienced managers that have a high number of years in working in care.

At Westheath Care Homes (Staffing) Ltd you’ll be truly valued and respected member of the team.

You will receive competitive rates of pay, comprehensive training and ongoing continued professional development, where you will be able to maintain and develop your skill set with support from the management team.

Following an interview and an Enhanced DBS check will be carried out by the company on you prior to final confirmation of a job offer (this will be paid for by the company - but maybe repaid to the company should you leave within a 3-month period), you will be enrolled into our induction programme this will be followed by shadow shifts, enabling you to become confident in your new role.

Main objectives, to assist and support the Manager in ensuring the home meets the highest standards of care in accordance to the Care Quality Commissions ‘Essential Standards of quality and Safety’ and in accordance with Policies and Procedures.

Principle Duties

To participate in the working rota’s, including weekends, evening and bank holidays as necessary.

To assist in the formulation of care plans for new and established service users.

To assist when authorised by the person in charge with the administration an issue of medication for which the business has taken responsibility and to maintain the necessary records.

To participate in the emotional and physical care of service users to provide as far as possible, a happy, stimulating, stable and safe environment.

To care and support the service users holistic, personal and mobility care needs in accordance with their individual care plans.

To carry out duties as required in accordance with currant, relevant legislation, in a competent and professional manner.

To ensure that all staff contribute to the best of their ability to the efficient running of the business.

Key Requirements

Qualifications - NVQ level 3 Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) or working towards completion in 6 months.

Work experience - A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a care setting, caring for the elderly.

Skills – Proficient verbal and written communication kills

Strong inter-personal skills

Well organised

Planning

Knowledge of the administration of Medication

Knowledge of lifting techniques
Special Aptitudes
Ability to work without supervision

Practical approach

Aptitude towards learning and personal development

Team worker

Commitment to providing a quality service

Responsive to individual needs
Personal Qualities and Attributes
Common sense

Tolerance

Understanding

Caring

Sympathetic

Sense of humour
Other requirements
Able to work at short notice when required

Good health record

The hours of work are negotiable by agreement with management.

In return, you can expect competitive rates of pay, a minimum number of contracted hours per week and also an equivalent to 6 weeks of annual leave per employment year (this will be your weekly contracted hours x 6)

Company Pension

Bupa- Employees Assistance Programme

A full job description available on request.

We are unable to support/sponsor visa applications or provide accommodation.

For more details or an informal chat on this role please speak to Emily on 01566 782318

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: £12.65 per hour

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Employee discount
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme
  • Wellness programme

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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