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New Job Opportunity for a Senior Care Assistant
An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Senior Care Assistant to work in an exceptional care home based in the Ellesmere Port, Merseyside area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers.
This is a purpose-designed care environment, ideally suited to the pursuit of person-centred dementia care packages and offering staff who take pride in understanding each resident's needs.
As The Senior Care Assistant Your Key Duties Include
- Lead, support and supervise care and ancillary staff, helping them reach required standards and develop their skills
- Provide hands-on care and health supervision to residents when required, always promoting dignity, privacy and choice
- Support the Home Manager in meeting statutory, regulatory and organisational requirements, including record-keeping and audits
- Administer medication in line with the Medication Policy where delegated
- Support care planning, key working and the development of meaningful activities that enhance residents' quality of life
- Carry out or support regular 1:1s, supervisions and appraisals in line with policy
- Promote good practice in health and safety, fire safety, food safety and infection prevention
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Preferred Skills and Experience
- Previous experience working in a care setting
- Experience of leading a shift or deputising for a manager
- Medication administration experience
- Good IT skills, including use of email and basic office systems
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- The ability to lead, motivate and support a team
- Sensitivity to the needs of older people and an inclusive approach to care
To be considered for this position you must hold a Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care or equivalent
Benefits
The successful Senior Care Assistant job will receive an excellent salary of GBP15.30 per hour and the annual salary is GBP26,254.80 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full-time role working 33 hours a week on night shifts only. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
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- 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave (pro-rota for part-time)
- A strong pension scheme and life assurance
- Free DBS checks and uniforms
- Confidential counselling, chaplaincy support and access to our hardship fund
- Flexible options to buy or sell annual leave, plus family-friendly policies
- Discounts through the Blue Light Card, Health Service Discounts and the Vivup app
- A full induction, ongoing training, recognised qualifications and clear progression opportunities
- Long service awards to celebrate your contribution
Application
Reference ID: 7295
For this fantastic job role, please call on 638 or send your CV.
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