Supports our commitment to providing the best possible care for our residents and our ability to make them feel like family within a loving home. We need you to be like minded in this approach, valuing the small things which are important to each of our residents., Providing additional care and support as required when a client is unwell or towards end of life
Acting as a Key-worker to a number of clients
Using personal knowledge and experience of working with those individuals to support the nurses in writing and reviewing care plans
Documenting care given, recording any changes and reporting these to the person in charge of the shift
Providing support and advice to residents' families and friends, keeping them informed at an appropriate level with due regard to the adherence of confidentiality
Working with the Activities Team to develop group and 1:1 activities that will be engaging and of interest to the residents
Liaising with other agencies as required in the interests of the resident for example; GP, Social Services, Occupational Therapist, etc.
Minimum of 5.6 weeks' holiday including bank holidays
Enhanced annual leave after five years to reward long service and dedication
Extensive training and continual personal development
Paid breaks and meals provided while on duty in our care homes
Free initial DBS check
Free parking (subject to availability)
An Employee Assistance Programme offering 24 hour support for staff and their immediate family members
Free occupational health support during periods of sickness

We'd love you to be NVQ/QCF 2 qualified in Health & Social Care, but that is not a deal breaker. Ideally you will have had some care experience but this is not essential as we provide lots of training. The key to us is that you share our values.
In addition, you need to possess good communication skills, be a team player, be reliable and committed and have a natural affinity to older people.

Brendoncare Otterbourne Hill is a modern care home in Hampshire, nestled in the village of Otterbourne. The residential home provides both dementia and nursing care for up to 64 residents in a family-like environment, filled with opportunities for friendship and a sense of community.

£13.38 per hour (£13.72 with NVQ2)
An additional 10% will be paid for weekend shifts as a premium uplift.
Not for Profit care provider
Free meal on shift
Paid breaks
Free initial DBS check

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