Covent House: Senior Care Assistant Prestwick Care

Prestwick Care Group; Gateshead; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)

Discount card at leisure sites

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Prestwick Care Group in Gateshead is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to provide high-quality, person-centred care and lead the care team. You will role-model best practices, support staff development and ensure residents’ comfort, dignity and wellbeing.

The ideal candidate has experience as a Senior Carer or Team Leader, NVQ3 in Health and Social Care, and strong communication skills. The role is full-time and on-site in a supportive, growing company atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Experience as Senior Carer, Team Leader or similar in care settings.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or working towards it.
• Excellent communication and support skills.
• Knowledge of care planning, risk assessments and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality personal care with dignity and safety.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff to promote best practices.
• Develop and review person-centred care plans and risk assessments.
• Assist residents with daily living activities.
• Monitor and report residents' condition to nursing staff.
• Communicate with residents, families and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Senior care experience

Interpersonal skills

Motivational skills

Care planning knowledge

Safeguarding knowledge

English proficiency

Shift flexibility

Education

NVQ3 Health & Social Care

Job description

Permanent Full Time
Job Role: Senior Care Assistant
Location: Gateshead

Prestwick Care is a successful, family-run care provider based in the North East of England, delivering high-quality, person centred residential and nursing care since 1992. We are proud of our strong values, supportive culture and continued growth across the region, with multiple care homes and specialist services.

We are currently recruiting for Senior Care Assistants to work Full-Time. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated and compassionate professional seeking their next career move within a respected and growing company. Here, your role goes beyond a job - you'll learn, grow and help shape exceptional experiences for those in our care.

About the Role

In this Senior Care Assistant role, you will play a pivotal role in providing high-quality, person-centred care and leadership within our care home, ensuring residents' comfort, dignity and wellbeing at all times. You will act as a role model for the care team, supporting best practices and maintaining high standards of care delivery.

Your expertise in caregiving, combined with your friendly, professional and empathetic nature, will help create a warm, safe and supportive environment for both residents and staff.

This role is ideal for experienced care professionals looking to progress their career in health and social care, including those with experience as a Senior Care Assistant, Senior Support Worker, Team Leader, Healthcare Assistant (HCA) or Care Supervisor.

What We Offer to our Senior Care Assistants

• Full training package and ongoing professional development.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Employee discount card at our leisure sites.
• Opportunities for career progression within a growing company.
• Supportive team environment. Access to leadership and supervisory development.

Key Responsibilities for our Senior Care Assistants

• Provide high-quality personal care and support to residents, ensuring comfort, dignity and safety at all times.
• Supervise, mentor and support junior care staff, promoting best practice and professional development.
• Develop, implement and review person centred care plans and risk assessments.
• Assist residents with daily living activities including mobility, bathing, dressing and meals.
• Monitor, record and report residents' condition, escalating concerns to nursing staff or management as required.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families and healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care.
• Participate in audits, handovers and regular team meetings.
• Ensure compliance with CQC standards, safeguarding policies and health & safety procedures

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a Senior Carer, Team Leader or similar role within a care home, nursing home or residential setting.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or working towards).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to support and motivate employees.
• Compassionate and professional approach with a genuine desire to help others.
• Knowledge of care planning, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures.
• English proficiency sufficient to carry out the role effectively.
• Flexibility to work various shifts including evenings, nights and weekends.
• Satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
• Satisfactory Right to Work in the UK (must be maintained)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person