Bank Senior Care Assistant

Excelcare Holdings; Chigwell; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team as a Senior Care Assistant at a family-owned care home in Chigwell. In this rewarding role, you will provide essential support to residents, ensuring their dignity and independence. With a focus on person-centred care, your experience and dedication will make a real difference. Enjoy flexible shifts, competitive pay, and a range of benefits, including funded qualifications and a supportive work environment. If you are passionate about caring for others and want to be part of a welcoming family, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Enhanced bank holiday pay

Annual salary review

Refer a Friend Scheme

DBS certificate paid

Funded qualifications

Paid uniform

Employee of the month reward

Team appreciation week

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience as a Care Assistant or Senior Care Assistant.
• Understanding of regulatory frameworks - Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Responsibilities

• Mentoring Care Assistants to ensure outstanding care delivery.
• Creating person-centred care plans and risk assessments.

Skills

Care Assistance

Mentoring

Person-Centred Care

Dementia Care

Medication Administration

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

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As a Bank Senior Care Assistant at our Sherrell House Care Home in Chigwell, Essex, you will be part of a compassionate and welcoming team providing physical, emotional, and social support. Your dedication, reliability and support will make a difference every day.

Excelcare is a family-owned Care Home group established for over 34 years. We provide the highest standards of care to older people with a range of needs including dementia, physical disabilities, and mental health issues. By joining us you will become one of the 'family' and in return for your dedication and hard work you can expect:

• Salary: £13.45 - £13.85 per hour depending on experience and qualifications
• 0 hour contract. You will be able to pick up shifts as and when available to cover annual leave, sickness, vacancies etc
• 12 hour shifts from 8am - 8pm/8pm - 8am between Monday - Sunday

About the role:

• As a Senior Care Assistant, you will be working alongside and mentoring a team of Care Assistants to ensure that outstanding care is delivered at all times
• You would be reporting to the Home Manager and work directly with the ancillary teams and other Senior Care Assistants and registered nurses within the home
• You will be engaging in meaningful activities with the people living in our care home as well as always promoting independence, choice, dignity, and respect
• Your involvement with creating person-centred care plans and risk assessments will be key to the successful delivery of outstanding care and regular updates and reviews will be required

What we are looking for from you:

• Two years' experience as a Care Assistant or Senior Care Assistant with an NVQ 2/3 qualification in Health and Social Care OR three years' experience without an NVQ
• Experience in a nursing or care home OR as a home care worker
• Understanding of regulatory frameworks - Care Quality Commission (CQC)
• Knowledge and practice of working with people suffering with dementia is desirable
• Previous experience prompting/administering medication using an electronic e-MAR system would be desirable - full training and support will be provided.
• You will be an enthusiastic, inspiring, and caring individual - passionate about what we do

What we offer in return for your hard work:

• Free on-site parking*
• Enhanced bank holiday pay
• Annual salary review
• Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding £500 for every person you refer*
• DBS certificate paid by Excelcare*
• Funded qualifications via the apprenticeship programme (where required)
• Paid uniform
• Employee of the month - £100 for outstanding contribution
• Team appreciation week

*Terms and Conditions apply

If you are interested in the position, please apply online today - we look forward to hearing from you.