Lead Care Assistant for Elderly Residents

Quantum; Watford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend/Bank holiday uplift

Career development pathways

In-house training

Employee assistance programme

Pension scheme

DBS and uniform provided

Discounts

Supportive workplace

Job summary

Quantum Care is seeking a dedicated care professional to lead a designated unit, review and update care plans, and provide personal care to residents. You will administer medications and help run social activities during shifts.

Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care is essential; Level 3 is desirable or you can work towards it. We value substantial experience with older people in residential care and require a mandatory Enhanced DBS check.

Qualifications

• Must have Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care.
• Level 3 Diploma desirable or willing to work towards.
• Significant experience with older people in residential care.
• DBS check (Enhanced) required.
• Overseas Police Check may be needed for time abroad, in addition to DBS.

Responsibilities

• Take leadership on a designated unit.
• Review and update care plans.
• Provide personal care to residents.
• Administer medications.
• Coordinate social activities on shift.

Skills

Leadership

Care planning

Personal care

Medication administration

Activity facilitation

Education

Level 2 Diploma Health & Social Care

Level 3 Diploma Health & Social Care (desirable)

Job description

Quantum Care is seeking a dedicated care professional to lead a designated unit, review and update care plans, and provide personal care to residents. You will administer medications and help run social activities during shifts.

Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care is essential; Level 3 is desirable or you can work towards it. We value substantial experience with older people in residential care and require a mandatory Enhanced DBS check.