Clinical Senior Care Assistant

Dovehaven Care Homes; Preston; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home in Preston is seeking a Clinical Senior Care Assistant to manage a care team and ensure high standards of care. The role involves supervising staff and working closely with residents to provide exceptional care in a supportive environment. Candidates should have NVQ Level 3 in health & social care and relevant experience in elderly care settings. The position offers a welcoming bonus after a probation period and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Earn While You Learn scheme

Excellent work environment

Four-weekly pay

Paid DBS

Free on-site parking

Free uniform

Internal career progression opportunities

28 days annual leave (pro-rata)

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in elderly care setting required.
• Supervisory experience in care/nursing home setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage care team, ensuring adherence to CQC guidelines.
• Promote high standards of care and supervise less experienced staff.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational Skills

Resilience

Dependability

Education

NVQ Level 3 in health & social care

Job description

£300 WELCOME BONUS!

Dovehaven Care Homes are recruiting for a Clinical Senior Care Assistant to join our team at Cedar Garden, Tag Lane, Preston. Working DAYS 8am-8pm with every other weekend involved, 33hrs Contract available.

To see the Home, follow the link: https://youtu.be/8yPF1_GFvoc

Cedar Garden is a 30-bed dementia specialist, male-only facility. Our aim is to ensure all our residents feel as comfortable as possible. Our homes promote independence, dignity, and respect through positive risk-taking and empowerment.

About the Role

As the Clinical Senior Care Assistant, you will manage the care team within the home, ensuring care staff adhere to CQC guidelines while providing exceptional care to residents. You will promote high standards of care and supervise less experienced staff to enable their contribution within the home.

Skills and Experience

• Excellent communication and written skills
• Previous experience working in an elderly care setting
• Self-motivated, resilient, and well-organized
• Team player but able to work independently
• Dependable, able to work under pressure, flexible to the home's needs
• Previous supervisory experience in a care/nursing home setting and experience working with the elderly

Qualifications

NVQ Level 3 in health & social care is essential, along with a passion for providing exceptional care.

In return, we offer:

• 'Earn While You Learn' scheme - complete a Diploma (NVQ) whilst working with us
• Excellent work environment
• Four-weekly pay
• Paid DBS
• Free on-site parking
• Free uniform
• Internal career progression opportunities
• 28 days annual leave (pro-rata)
• Pension scheme

As part of our recruitment process, you will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check. The code of conduct can be viewed at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice

The welcome bonus is paid after passing a 3-month probation period.

If you share our values, you will be supported by a comprehensive induction, training, and development program throughout your career with us.

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