Job Description

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will lead and inspire a team of committed care assistants to provide the highest quality of care to our residents enabling them to live later life well. Duties will be varied and include supporting our residents with personal care needs and helping them to take part in a wide range of activities that support their health and wellbeing. In addition, you will administer medication and maintain clear and accurate records. Every day will be different and you’ll have the opportunity to use your leadership and people skills to make a real difference.

Benefits

You will be joining an organisation with strong values, a highly
supportive culture and a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of
employees. In addition, you will work alongside highly motivated
colleagues in an environment of strong teamwork whilst also having
fun. This is a hugely rewarding role and a career to be proud of where
every day you will go home knowing you made a positive difference to
the lives of older people.

In addition to a highly competitive salary, we offer a lot more:
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy
annual leave.
• Life assurance.
• A discount scheme which includes savings with retail stores and
online purchases.
• Access to a number of nationally recognised training courses and qualifications.
• Genuine career progression and development opportunities.
• Employee assistance programme including free counselling and legal advice.
• Access to chaplaincy and pastoral support.
• Access to well-being resources.
• Recommend a friend scheme.
• Family-friendly policies.
• Long service awards.
• Free uniform and DBS check.
• Healthcare scheme at competitive rates.

Job Requirements

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will be passionate about caring for
older people have previous care experience and, as a minimum, hold an
NVQ level 2 or equivalent in health and social care and be willing to
complete level 3. In addition, you will have experience leading,
coaching and motivating a team to deliver high-quality care.

You will have a kind, warm and caring nature and be able to work well
as part of a team but also use your own initiative. Patience,
communication and listening skills are equally important. Maintaining
accurate records, time management and prioritising tasks will also be
strengths. So, if you have the ability to lead by example, form
positive relationships and energise colleagues to deliver exceptional
care then we’d love to hear from you.

How To Apply

To take the next step towards joining us as a Care Assistant, simply call our friendly recruitment team on 079 …and/or click ‘apply now