Care Assistant

St Philip's Care; Grimethorpe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A supportive, inclusive, friendly work

Award-winning care group recognition

Job summary

St Philip's Care is seeking a Senior Carer to lead a team of care workers, support the home manager, and uphold high standards of care for residents. The role emphasises person-centred care, dignity, and independence for residents while ensuring careful care planning and medication administration.

The post requires experience as a senior in residential or nursing home settings, a passion for elderly care, and commitment to ongoing training and policy compliance.

Qualifications

• NVQ 3 / MA L3 in Health and Social Care or working towards it.
• Experience as a senior in a Residential Care or Nursing Home.
• Passion for Elderly care.
• Experience of Medication Administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and co-ordinate a team of care workers to provide high standards of care.
• Support the Manager and act in their absence.
• Promote person-centred care and residents' independence.
• Ensure care planning and medication delivery for a group of service users.
• Maintain residents' rights, confidentiality and dignity.
• Attend in-service and mandatory training as required.

Skills

Team leadership

Medication administration

Person-centred care

Observational reporting

Confidentiality & ethics

Moving & handling

Education

NVQ 3 / MA L3 Health and Social Care

Job description

The role of being a senior carer is an important role and valued role within the Health & Social Care industry. You will lead, develop and co-ordinate a team of care workers to provide the highest standards of care to our residents. Overall ensuring the dignity of the residents is always maintained. Job Role: To support the Manager in the overall management of the home. Assume responsibilities of the Manager in his/her absence. To create an environment which respects the rights and wishes of the residents and to encourage person centred care and maximises independence. The successful person will be joining a close-knit, friendly team who offer a quality service. As a Senior Care Assistant, you will be responsible for:

• Understanding and providing the requirements for "normal" health and to have insight into the effects on the client and family when continued care is needed.
• To assist the client in any area of his/her daily care needs which they would normally undertake themselves if they were able to do so.
• To participate in holistic caring activities.
• Care for all clients' needs as required with the aim of optimising their independence.
• Ensure a system is in place that promotes residents' participation in the planning and reviewing of care.
• To be responsible for the care planning process, maintaining appropriate medication and care delivery for a designated group of service users
• To understand the right of the individual to confidentiality.
• Moving and handling, dressing, and assisting residents in their daily hygiene and dressing needs.
• Observing and reporting any changes in residents' condition
• Report to Manager any hazard or unsafe equipment that may be injurious to the health and safety of staff, residents, and visitors
• To attend any in-service training arranged as part of staff development and mandatory training, which is a legal requirement
• Ensure service is delivered in accordance with all relevant policies, procedures and practices
  NVQ 3 /MA L3 in Health and Social Care or working towards it.
• Previous experience of as a senior in a Residential Care or Nursing Home.
• A Passion for Care of the Elderly.
• Experience of Medication Administration

Benefits of working with the St Philips Family

• A supportive, inclusive, friendly working environment
• St Philip's Care is dedicated to providing outstanding care to our clients which is why we are an award winning company and have been named 'The most outstanding care group in the UK' and ' The most outstanding Residential Care Management Team in the UK