Job Vacancies
We currently have job vacancies: –
The Abbeyfield Loughborough Society requires
Senior Care Worker – £11.20 per hour
92.25 hours per 4 weeks on a rota system to include alternate weekends
Experience of working within a dementia care setting is preferred
though not essential
NVQ Level 3 or equivalent required
For further details and application form telephone 01509 266605 or e-mail [email protected]
Applicants will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service Check
Abbeyfield Loughborough Society are currently looking for a Relief House Manager at May Mills Supported House at 59, Forest Road, Loughborough
Abbeyfield Loughborough Society is a registered charity that provides companionship and community to help enhance the quality of life for older people. Our core values are those of caring, openness, honesty and respect, with Volunteers as well as Staff playing a vital role in ensuring these are upheld.
We actively encourage our Residents to remain as independent as possible for as long as possible. If assistance with personal care is required, then a Care package can be sourced through Social Services or a local private Care agency.
Within our Sheltered House, two main meals are cooked and served in the communal dining room. Residents are expected to cater for themselves at breakfast time, although provisions are supplied.
There are various activities and outings that are organised by our Volunteers and Staff taking into consideration the preferences of our Residents.
Hours of work: – Friday & Saturday 8.00am – 1.30 pm and 4.00pm – 6.00 pm
Key Objectives:-
- To maximise the quality of life of every resident living in the house
- To ensure all aspects of the house are efficiently run in the absence of the House Manager
- To co-ordinate and supervise staff in the absence of the House Manager
- Provide a catering service in line with the Safer Food Better Business Guidelines
- To ensure a full and thorough handover is given to the House Manager after each absence
- Stand in for the House Manager during periods of annual leave or sickness
Essential requirements:-
- Ability to prepare, cook and serve good quality meals
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to communicate and interact well with residents and others
- Ability to read, write, work with numbers and computers to a good standard
- Ability to effectively supervise others
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Demonstrate an understanding of the needs of older people
- Ability to carry out all aspects of the role to a high standard at all times
- Prepared to travel to other venues for training/meetings as required
Desirable requirements:-
- Experience in supporting older people in a similar environment
- Current, clean driving licence
- First Aid Certificate
- Food Hygiene Certificate
Training can be provided.
For more information/application form or to arrange a visit to meet the Residents and Staff at the house please contact Julie King (General Manager) on 01509 266605, or email [email protected]
Night Care Worker, Care Worker, Domestic Assistant
To apply please complete the application form attached and return to Julie King, General Manager or Alison Binns, House Manager by email or letter.
The Abbeyfield Loughborough Society, 44 Westfield Drive, Loughborough, Leicestershire LE11 3QL.
Night Care Worker
33 hours per week (3 nights) on a 4 week rota to include some weekends
£8.42 ph rising to £9.00 ph on successful completion of probation
NVQ Level 2 or equivalent desirable
Care Worker
Part time hours on a 4 week rota to include some weekends
£8.42 ph rising to £9.00 ph on successful completion of probation
NVQ Level 2 or equivalent desirable
Domestic Assistant
16 flexible hours per week to include some weekends
£8.56 ph
As a Bank Care Worker, we require you to: –
Deliver person-centred care to the residents to ensure that their physical, social, intellectual and emotional needs are met and ensuring dignity, choice, independence and respect.
Consult with residents and the Senior team to assist in developing individual care plans for residents
Be flexible about working hours
Be approachable and supportive to staff and managers
Be able to communicate and interact well with people
Be literate and numerate
Be able to work well as part of a team
Demonstrate a willingness to undertake training to achieve NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent
Demonstrate an empathy and understanding of the needs of older people
It would be desirable that you have:
Experience in a similar role within a health or social care setting
A relevant NVQ Level 2 qualifications or equivalent
Previously worked in services for old people with dementia
Evidence of continuing training and development
As a Bank Kitchen Assistant, we will require you to: –
To maintain the high standards of hygiene in the kitchen and dining areas as per the cleaning schedules.
To assist in the serving of all meals in accordance with the varying needs of the Residents.
To prepare and serve teas according to the set menu, or following instructions from the Chef or Senior Care Worker on any special dietary requirements
To assist, under instruction from the Chef, in the management of stock rotation
To be responsible for ensuring all Health and Safety regulations and other Society policies and procedures are adhered to.
To attend training events and staff meetings as required.
To immediately report all accidents to the Chef or Senior Member of staff on duty.
To respect the confidential nature of personal information.
To complete any other task as directed by the Chef/ Relief Chef, Senior Care Worker or Registered/Deputy Care Home Manager.
As a Domestic Worker we require you to: –
To maintain a high standard of cleanliness throughout the Care Home
To clean and maintain the cleanliness of all public areas, including corridors, stairs and all bathrooms and toilets
To clean and maintain the cleanliness of the individual Resident’s rooms including en-suite facilities
To provide assistance in bed making as required
To operate and maintain cleanliness of all mechanical cleaning aids in accordance with the operating instructions
To ensure that all cleaning materials and equipment are correctly used and stored safely when not in use
To work in co-operation with all other staff members and Volunteers
To respect the confidential nature of personal information
Essential Requirement: –
Demonstrate an empathy and understanding of the needs of older people
Abbeyfield Loughborough Society Ltd operates an Equal Opportunities policy
Registered charity no. 238168