3 Senior Care Worker/Assistant

Cornerstone Healthcare Staffing LLC; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing organization in Sheffield is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to provide quality, person-centered care to residents. The role involves supervising a team of Care Assistants and supporting clinical processes. Relevant qualifications and a compassionate attitude are essential. This position offers opportunities for career advancement through ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Health & Social Care.
• Specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly required.
• Warm-hearted and compassionate attitude is essential.

Responsibilities

• Look after the different needs of residents.
• Supervise and inspire Care Assistants.
• Support the clinical team in areas such as medication and assessments.

Skills

Compassion

Clinical care knowledge

Team leadership

Education

NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

Overview

As a Senior Care Assistant, you'll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person-centered care and support. Your role will involve supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants. You can also expect to support the clinical team in a specific area, such as medication, assessments, care plans or care reviews. Like everyone here, as a Senior Care Assistant, you'll always respect the dignity and preferences of our residents as well playing your own part in creating an environment that's warm, welcoming and vibrant.

About You

You should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a Senior Care Assistant. Well also need to see that you have specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. We're looking for people who are warm-hearted, compassionate and committed to giving each resident individualized care and support. You'll have the opportunity to develop your career through ongoing training opportunities, so there's no limit to how far you can go with us. Many of our Senior Carer Assistants progress into Care Practitioner, Regional Carer or nursing roles.