Senior Care Assistant (Extra Care)

AtBath &North East Somerset Council wehave one overriding purpose to improve peoples lives. Join Our Team as a Senior Care Assistant- Extra Care at Bath & North East Somerset Council! Location:Greenacres, Midsomer Norton, Radstock Hours: Part-time and shift patterns to include every other weekend and some bank holidays. Welcome PaymentThis post attracts a Welcome Payment of 5% of the starting salary for the grade to enable individuals to join our permanent workforce. This is payable upon successful completion of your probationary period and is subject to eligibility criteria. Are you a dedicated care worker looking for a rewarding leadership role? Bath & North East Somerset Council is seeking a compassionate and skilled Senior Care Assistantto join our vibrant community at Avondown, Bath. About the Role: As a Senior Care Assistantin our Extra Care Services, you will play a crucial part in our management team, ensuring holistic, person-centred care and practical support for our
tenants. Your role will be to empower individuals to live independently with dignity and choice., About the Role: As a Senior Care Assistantin our Extra Care Services, you will play a crucial part in our management team, ensuring holistic, person-centred care and practical support for our tenants. Your role will be to empower individuals to live independently with dignity and choice. Key Responsibilities: -Team Support:Assist in managing and supporting the care team, including allocating electronic work rotas and supervising staff. -Care Planning:Help prepare, implement, and review individual care plans, care records, and risk assessments. -Health Monitoring:Monitor the general health and well-being of tenants, ensuring early intervention when necessary to prevent hospital admissions. -Medication Management:Ensure proper control, recording, and issuing of medications as prescribed by medical practitioners.

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