Bank Senior Care Assistant

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home in London is seeking a Bank Senior Care Assistant to join their compassionate team. This role involves mentoring Care Assistants, creating care plans, and ensuring high-quality support for residents. The ideal candidate will have experience in care settings and a passion for enhancing the lives of older individuals.

Benefits

28 Days holiday including bank holidays

Free on-site parking

Enhanced bank holiday pay

Annual salary review

Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding £500

DBS certificate paid by Excelcare

Funded qualifications via apprenticeship programme

Paid uniform

Employee of the month - £100 reward

Team appreciation week

Qualifications

• Experience in a nursing or care home or as a home care worker.
• Experience prompting/administering medication using an electronic e-MAR system is desirable.
• Passionate about providing care and support.

Responsibilities

• Mentoring a team of Care Assistants to ensure outstanding care.
• Creating person-centred care plans and conducting risk assessments.
• Engaging in meaningful activities with residents.

Skills

Experience as a Senior Care Assistant

Understanding of regulatory frameworks

Knowledge of dementia care

Enthusiasm and caring nature

Education

NVQ 2/3 qualification in Health and Social Care

Job description

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As a Bank Senior Care Assistant at Westport Care Home Stepney Green, London 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:

• £13.45 to £14.25 per hour depending on experience and qualifications
• 0 hour shifts available
• Shifts from 8am - 8pm / 8pm - 8am, Monday - Sunday. As as when required by the home

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 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:

• Experience as a 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:

• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
• 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.