Fixed term contract for 12 months.
Rate of pay: £13.48 per hour.
Working pattern: 11.00am - 7.30pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
Job purpose
The purpose of the Resident Support Assistant role is to provide high-quality housekeeping, catering, and hospitality services within our care home. This is not a care or nursing position. Instead, you will focus on creating a comfortable, welcoming environment for residents by delivering excellent customer service and working collaboratively as part of a “one-team” approach to enhance the overall resident experience.
Key Results
Summary responsibilities
Skills and experience
Communication
Write notes and messages – numeracy, literacy and verbal skills.
Communicate with people with differing communication needs.
Encourage and influence.
Understand and follow instructions and procedures.
Strong customer service skills.
Mixed methods and mediums of communication.
Thinking Style
Analyses and evaluates given information.
Adapts style and approach appropriate to situation or task.
Structures tasks/activities.
Pre-empts issues and trouble-shoots.
Refers appropriate decisions to line manager.
Challenge, or suggest new ways of working, to promote the efficiency of the unit or team.
Well-being and Values
Aware of cultural and individual differences in all interactions and service areas.
Demonstrate interest, care and attention.
Create a positive impression.
Understand and respond to the needs of older people and people with dementia (including willingness and motivation to learn).
Collaborate with residents and relatives (where appropriate), tailoring service to meet individual needs.
Promptly respond to or refer to team leader/line manager (as appropriate to role), issues of residents or colleagues' health or well-being.
Contribute to maintaining a safe and secure environment – reporting faults, repairs or hazards through appropriate channels.
Working with others
Works effectively as part of a team.
Build relationships of trust with others (team, residents and their family & friends).
Potential exposure to challenging, physical or emotional situations.
Other Skills & Qualifications
Essential
Confident with IT and using standard office programs including word, outlook/email, system folders etc
Understanding of basic food preparation and cleaning techniques
An understanding and appreciation of older people in a care setting and the issues that may affect them
Knowledge of basic health and safety rules
Knowledge of customer service principles
Desirable
Level 1 or 2 in Food Hygiene (or equivalent)
Level 2 in Healthcare Cleaning (or equivalent)
General level of education (GCSE or equivalent)
Familiar with Microsoft 365 and video call programs such as Facetime, Zoom etc
Working experience in a care setting
Knowledge of safe moving and handling techniques
Additional information
Duties must be carried out in compliance with St Monica Trust’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy.
This role profile contains the principal accountabilities relating to this post and does not describe in detail all the duties required to carry them out.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and this means that any criminal conviction, including spent convictions, must be made known at the time of the application.
Salary Ranges:
£28,038.40 - £28,038.40Time Type:
Part timeIf you have any queries please email our Recruitment Team - [email protected]
Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.
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St Monica Trust is a retirement village providing high-quality housekeeping, catering, and hospitality services within their care home. They focus on creating a comfortable and welcoming environment for residents.