The Sunday Post (Newcastle)

Grandview House

CARE HOME and MAINS HOUSE

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As a family operation we can respond to you and your teams’ needs quickly and effectivel­y thus ensuring that we offer the best possible service to our residents, their families and our staff teams.

We are a family who operate two care homes for people over 65. We work closely with all of our staff and the families we support. We find that this way we know who everyone is and so can provide a friendly and supportive working environmen­t. This in turn allows us to maintain high levels of care as we can be responsive to both staff teams and resident’s needs.

Nurse

The Role – Here is an opportunit­y to be part of our nursing team in ensuring the highest levels of care are delivered! As a nurse you will be working closely with the manager and directors, to develop the skills of the care team, using your personal and profession­al experience to make sure those we care for have all the support they need.

You will be responsibl­e for:

• Delivering positive experience­s to those we care for • Deliver medication­s • Write care plans • Work closely with other health profession­als to develop treatment plans • Be involved in review processes of residents • Support the care team to develop their practice

What we need from you:

• Motivated to ensure that high quality care and support is provided to those we look after • Work well as part of a close team with an interest in developing your knowledge • Have a valid Pin with NMC

Benefits:

• A flexible rota • A competitiv­e hourly rate • An opportunit­y for career progressio­n • All training needs are paid for • Working for a family-run care home means you can speak to and be supported by one of the directors

Cook

The Role – As our Cook / Kitchen Assistant you will be responsibl­e for agreeing with the service user their preference­s, special diets and foods and liaising with the head chef and manager before inputting this into the menus.

In addition to this you will:

• Order supplies for the catering operation, ensuring that the stock levels are sufficient in line with costs • Ensure all equipment supplied is used with care • Ensure all equipment is in good working order, reporting any faults or concerns • Be responsibl­e for promoting and protecting the welfare of those individual­s supported • Induct new starts in accordance with Mains House Policy • Lead, motivate and direct staff

What we need from you:

Although we would love it if you had an SVQ in cookery we will accept applicatio­ns from anyone who has previous experience working in a similar role and has a passion for cooking!

If you would like to contact us to arrange an interview please call: Tom at Grandview House on: 01479 873289 tom@grandviewh­ouse.co.uk or Debbie at Mains House on: 01540 673888 debbie@mainshouse.co.uk

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