Job summary
Join our compassionate team at The Sandford Nursing Home in Church Stretton, Shropshire, as a Care Assistant!We offer a fulfilling role with a competitive salary working 36 hours per week across both day and night shifts. Our home is a haven of comfort nestled in the Shropshire hills, where we provide luxurious accommodation and expert nursing-led care.
Main duties of the job
As a Registered Staff Nurse, you will work and lead within the Nursing Home team, assisting elderly residents with normal activities of daily living, promoting independence and maintaining their dignity and respect. You will provide leadership in the care of people with complex needs and through effective communication, our residents receive a person-centred and holistic review of their individual needs and preferences.You will administer medications as prescribed, following correct procedures and equipment, and assist in implementation of care plans, re-assessments and reviews. You will liaise with the G.P. and other health care professionals as and when necessary to ensure the health needs of residents are identified and met whilst maintaining confidentiality regarding all aspects of care and management of the home.
About us
We are one of the largest providers of affordable homes and care in the area, employing almost 1,000 people. Housing Plus Group offers rewarding roles with excellent training and career development pathways delivering services that customers can trust across Staffordshire and Shropshire. Housing Plus Group companies include Care Plus, Property Plus, Homes Plus and County Town Homes.Housing Plus Group values the diversity of its communities and aims to have a workforce that is representative of this. We create inclusive environments for our people and customers where we can be our true authentic selves. We welcome applications from all sections of our community.Join our team at Housing Plus Group, where we value your time as much as your talent. We offer flexible working options such as hybrid working and adaptable schedules, to enable you to develop your career while maintaining a great work-life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Registered Staff Nurse, you will work and lead within the Nursing Home team, assisting elderly residents with normal activities of daily living, promoting independence and maintaining their dignity and respect. You will provide leadership in the care of people with complex needs and through effective communication, our residents receive a person-centred and holistic review of their individual needs and preferences.You will administer medications as prescribed, following correct procedures and equipment, and assist in implementation of care plans, re-assessments and reviews. You will liaise with the G.P. and other health care professionals as and when necessary to ensure the health needs of residents are identified and met whilst maintaining confidentiality regarding all aspects of care and management of the home.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Registered Staff Nurse, you will work and lead within the Nursing Home team, assisting elderly residents with normal activities of daily living, promoting independence and maintaining their dignity and respect. You will provide leadership in the care of people with complex needs and through effective communication, our residents receive a person-centred and holistic review of their individual needs and preferences.You will administer medications as prescribed, following correct procedures and equipment, and assist in implementation of care plans, re-assessments and reviews. You will liaise with the G.P. and other health care professionals as and when necessary to ensure the health needs of residents are identified and met whilst maintaining confidentiality regarding all aspects of care and management of the home.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Professional Registration and active PIN
Experience
Essential
- The ability to work with in a team and independantly.
- Previous experience in providing a quality care service for people
- A commitment to delivering quality care to vulnerable adults
- Excellent verbal, written and face-to-face communication skills
- Caring attitude with desire to help and support others
- Care home experience is advantageous but not essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Professional Registration and active PIN
Experience
Essential
- The ability to work with in a team and independantly.
- Previous experience in providing a quality care service for people
- A commitment to delivering quality care to vulnerable adults
- Excellent verbal, written and face-to-face communication skills
- Caring attitude with desire to help and support others
- Care home experience is advantageous but not essential
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
