Care Assistant

Care Concern Group; Broxtowe; Sur place; GBP 16 000 - 23 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Training & career progression

Résumé du poste

Care Concern Group is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to lead by example in Chetwynd House Care Home. You will supervise the care team, administer medications, and support the development of personalised care plans.

You will monitor residents’ wellbeing, liaise with health professionals and ensure accurate care records. You will also assist with admissions and transfers, oversee risk assessments, promote independence and participate in activities and mealtimes.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care is essential, with a willingness to achieve NVQ Level 3.
• Competent in medication administration and maintaining accurate medication records.
• Experience supporting care planning, risk assessments and maintaining accurate care documentation.

Responsabilités

• Lead by example and supervise the care team during shifts.
• Administer medication and maintain accurate medication records.
• Develop and review care plans; undertake key worker responsibilities.
• Monitor residents' wellbeing and liaise with healthcare professionals.
• Supervise Care Assistants and support admissions, transfers and risk assessments.
• Promote independence, participation in activities and mealtime support.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, safeguarding and infection prevention.

Connaissances

Leadership

Medication administration

Care planning

Risk assessments

Communication

Problem solving

Dementia awareness

Formation

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Willingness to achieve NVQ Level 3

Description du poste

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will lead by example, supporting the delivery of outstanding, person-centred care while providing guidance and supervision to the care team during your shift. You will help create a safe, compassionate and welcoming environment where residents are treated with dignity, respect and kindness at all times. Working closely with the Care Manager and wider healthcare team, you will administer medication, support the development and review of care plans, carry out key worker responsibilities and ensure residents' care records remain accurate and up to date. You will monitor residents' physical and emotional wellbeing, respond promptly to changes in their condition and liaise with healthcare professionals to ensure their needs are met. You will supervise and support Care Assistants throughout the shift, ensuring high standards of care are consistently maintained. You will assist with admissions, hospital transfers, accident reporting and risk assessments, while promoting residents' independence, encouraging participation in activities and supporting them during mealtimes, appointments and outings. You will also help maintain compliance with Health & Safety, safeguarding, infection prevention and regulatory standards, contributing to a positive and supportive team culture. The successful candidate will be required to work alternate weekends.

• Previous experience as a Senior Care Assistant, Team Leader or experienced Care Assistant within a care home or healthcare setting.
• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (essential), with a willingness to achieve NVQ Level 3.
• Competent in medication administration and maintaining accurate medication records.
• Experience supporting care planning, risk assessments and maintaining accurate care documentation.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to supervise, mentor and motivate a care team.
• Good understanding of person-centred care, safeguarding, Health & Safety and infection prevention.
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Compassionate, reliable and committed to delivering exceptional care with dignity and respect.
• Dementia awareness or experience supporting people living with dementia is desirable. Chetwynd House Care Home is a modern residential, dementia, respite and day care home in Chilwell, Nottingham. Featuring five beautifully designed care suites, exceptional facilities and lifestyle kitchens, we are passionate about delivering personalised care that promotes dignity, independence and wellbeing., Chetwynd House Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.

Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.

• £14.46 per hour
• Contracted to 36 hours per week
• Day or Night shifts available
• Paid DBS, pension and uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full-time contract)
• Ongoing training, development and career progression within a supportive and rewarding care environment.