Lead Day Care Assistant — £2k Signing Bonus & Team Lead

Hartford Care; Hedge End; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£2,000 attraction payment

Job summary

Hartford Care is seeking a Senior Care Assistant for day shifts at Moorhill Care Home, Southampton. The role includes supervising the daytime team, delivering high-quality, person-centred care, assisting residents with activities, meals, and dressing, and promoting independence and dignity.

The post requires a minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Care Assistant in residential care, a L3 NVQ/Diploma in Health and Social Care, strong communication and IT skills, and the ability to lead and motivate

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience as a Care Assistant in residential care.
• Completed an L3 NVQ/Diploma in Health and Social Care.
• Compassionate and caring nature.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to use IT systems.
• Ability to lead and motivate staff.
• Flexible approach to working hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, individualised care and support to residents during the day, promoting privacy, dignity and independence.
• Lead and supervise the daytime shift and team members, ensuring a happy, caring atmosphere.
• Assist residents with meals, dressing and activities, maintaining safety and comfort.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families and other staff to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

IT skills

Flexibility

Empathy and caring

Education

L3 NVQ/Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

Hartford Care is seeking a Senior Care Assistant for day shifts at Moorhill Care Home, Southampton. The role includes supervising the daytime team, delivering high-quality, person-centred care, assisting residents with activities, meals, and dressing, and promoting independence and dignity.

The post requires a minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Care Assistant in residential care, a L3 NVQ/Diploma in Health and Social Care, strong communication and IT skills, and the ability to lead and motivate