Bank Senior Care Assistant — Lead Care & Mentoring

Excelcare Holdings; Whittlesey; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 Days holiday including bank

Free on-site parking

Enhanced bank holiday pay

Annual salary review

Refer a Friend £500

DBS certificate paid

Funded qualifications via the Apprent.

Paid uniform

Employee of the month - £100

Team appreciation week

Job summary

Excelcare Holdings is seeking a Bank Senior Care Assistant for Aliwal Manor Care Home in Whittlesey, Cambridge. You will mentor a team and ensure the delivery of compassionate, person-centred care to residents with diverse needs.

You’ll report to the Home Manager and collaborate with support teams, engaging residents in meaningful activities while promoting independence, dignity and respect. DBS paid and ongoing development are part of the package.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience as a Care Assistant or Senior Care Assistant with an NVQ 2/3 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 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulatory framework.
• Knowledge of dementia care is desirable.
• Enthusiastic, inspiring and caring individual with passion for the role.

Responsibilities

• Mentor a team of Care Assistants to ensure outstanding care is delivered.
• Report to the Home Manager and work with ancillary teams and other Senior Care Assistants.
• Engage in meaningful activities with residents and promote independence, dignity and respect.
• Create person-centred care plans and conduct risk assessments with regular updates and reviews.

Skills

Care experience

Team mentoring

Regulatory knowledge

Dementia care

Education

NVQ 2/3 Health & Social Care

Job description

Excelcare Holdings is seeking a Bank Senior Care Assistant for Aliwal Manor Care Home in Whittlesey, Cambridge. You will mentor a team and ensure the delivery of compassionate, person-centred care to residents with diverse needs.

You’ll report to the Home Manager and collaborate with support teams, engaging residents in meaningful activities while promoting independence, dignity and respect. DBS paid and ongoing development are part of the package.