Night Senior Care Assistant | Lead Team, Dementia Care

Excelcare; Tendring; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Free on-site parking

Enhanced bank holiday pay

Annual salary review

Refer a Friend £500

DBS paid by Excelcare

Funded qualifications via Apprenticesh

Paid uniform

Employee of the month £100

Team appreciation week

Job summary

Excelcare is recruiting for a Bank Senior Care Assistant nights at Limecourt Care Home in Harwich, Essex. You will lead a caring team, mentor junior staff and ensure outstanding care around the clock.

The role involves promoting independence and dignity, reporting to the Home Manager, and working with nurses to support residents with dementia and complex needs. Training is provided where needed.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience as Care Assistant or Senior Care Assistant with an NVQ 2/3 in Health and Social Care or three years’ experience without NVQ.
• Experience in a nursing/care home or home care role.
• Understanding of Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulatory frameworks.
• Knowledge of dementia care is desirable.
• Experience prompting/administering medication using an electronic e-MAR system is desirable (training provided).

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Care Assistants to deliver outstanding care.
• Report to the Home Manager and work with nurses and other senior staff.
• Engage residents with meaningful activities and promote independence, dignity and respect.
• Contribute to person-centred care plans and risk assessments with regular reviews.

Skills

Care experience

CQC knowledge

Dementia care

Medication administration

Education

NVQ 2/3 Health and Social Care

Job description

Excelcare is recruiting for a Bank Senior Care Assistant nights at Limecourt Care Home in Harwich, Essex. You will lead a caring team, mentor junior staff and ensure outstanding care around the clock.

The role involves promoting independence and dignity, reporting to the Home Manager, and working with nurses to support residents with dementia and complex needs. Training is provided where needed.