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Since 1999, Gold Care Homes has been redefining the care industry and providing exceptional living environments for our residents across 25 care homes. 

Halcyon Days offers first-class care for residents over 65, in the picturesque surroundings of Graveley, Hertfordshire.

At Gold Care Homes, we are on the lookout for the best and most caring people to join our dedicated team, who help and support our residents in our warm and lovely home in Graveley (Halcyon Days). Whether you’re experienced or looking to train as a Healthcare professional, we have opportunities for you!

• Excellent training and development
• Guaranteed hours – offering full and part time position and bank if required
• Perkbox – which offers you discounts and monthly offers on a variety of high street shops and restaurants
• Monthly staff recognition rewards
• Regular team outings
• Refer a friend scheme – up to £250

• Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting / assisting residents, when required, with all aspects of daily living.
• Support training and supervision of junior and new Staff Members in all aspects of their work in the Home, under the supervision of senior Staff Members.
• Answer Nurse Call system, giving assistance as required. Answer the door and telephone appropriately. Respond accordingly and pass on messages promptly.
• Report on well-being of Clients and liaise with GPs and Support Managers etc.
• Carry out regular checks on Clients at intervals determined by senior Staff Members.
• Deliver a high level of personal and psychological care to all residents in a professional manner, arranging rotas to meet their care requirements e.g. medications; toileting; bathing; etc.
• Complete records where required to a satisfactory standard. Ensuring the changeover and Keyworker documentation are fully completed within the timeframes agreed.

• Experience working as a senior care assistant
• Experience is essential, as we train all our staff to deliver the level of service known and expected at a ‘Gold Care’ home. As a senior carer, it would be desirable to have your NVQ3 Health and Social care qualification (or equivalent) but this is not essential, with excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid (CPR).
• Right now, we’re looking for enthusiastic and committed people to take up this key role and make a difference, join us today! We can offer either full time, part time, bank shifts (as and when needed)