Peripetetic Senior Care Assistant

Glenholme Specialist Healthcare; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Bank holiday leave

Hastee Pay

Pension scheme

Life assurance cover

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Glenholme Senior Living in Spalding is seeking a Peripatetic Senior Care Assistant to join our team. You will be based primarily at Halmer Court, with duties across Glenholme services, providing high-quality, person-centred care and leading on shift.

You will travel to other sites as required, bringing your experience, flexibility and a compassionate approach. The role requires NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care, a full UK driving licence, and the ability to travel.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care completed.
• Experience in a care setting.
• Experience as Senior Care Assistant or similar.
• Experience supervising and supporting care staff.
• Medication administration experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality person-centred care to residents.
• Support residents with personal care and daily living activities.
• Lead shifts and supervise care assistants.
• Provide senior care support across Glenholme services when required.
• Travel to other sites as needed.

Skills

NVQ Level 3

Leadership

Medication administration

Care staff supervision

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Peripatetic Senior Care Assistant

Location: Glenholme Senior Living Halmer Court, Spalding, PE11 2EL

Pay Rate: £16 per hour

Hours: 44 hours per week, rota basis, alternate weekends- may also include nights and bank holidays

Contract type: Full

Join Glenholme Senior Living and Build a Rewarding Career in Care

Glenholme Senior Living is looking for a passionate and experienced Peripatetic Senior Care Assistant to join our team.

You will be primarily based at Halmer Court in Spalding, while also providing Senior Care Assistant support at other Glenholme Senior Living services when required. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced care professional who enjoys variety, is adaptable and confident working with different teams, while remaining committed to delivering outstanding person-centred care.

As a Peripatetic Senior Care Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting our services to maintain consistently high standards of care. You will lead and support care teams on shift, ensuring residents receive safe, compassionate and person-centred care that promotes their dignity, independence, choice and wellbeing.

Due to the peripatetic nature of the role, you will need to hold a full UK driving licence and have access to your own vehicle, as you will be required to travel to other Glenholme Senior Living services according to operational needs. This may include days, nights, weekends and bank holidays.

NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care is required for this role.

What You'll Be Doing

• Delivering high-quality person-centred care to residents
• Supporting residents with personal care and daily living activities
• Administering and recording medication safely and accurately
• Leading shifts and supervising and supporting Care Assistants
• Providing experienced senior care support across Glenholme Senior Living services when required
• Supporting services during periods of annual leave, sickness, vacancies or other operational requirements
• Leading by example and promoting best practice
• Updating and maintaining care plans and care records
• Supporting residents with their physical, emotional and psychological wellbeing
• Building positive relationships with residents, families, colleagues and healthcare professionals
• Promoting independence, dignity, inclusion and choice
• Assisting with end-of-life care where required
• Providing guidance, support and mentoring to members of the care team
• Adapting to the needs, routines and teams of different Glenholme Senior Living services

About Halmer Court

Nestled in the heart of the historic market town of Spalding, Halmer Court is a beautifully designed care home offering a spacious and welcoming environment for older people requiring residential care.

The home features 61 single bedrooms, all with en-suite facilities, and provides high-quality care in a comfortable and supportive setting where residents can enjoy an enhanced quality of life.

While Halmer Court will be your primary base, flexibility is an important part of this role, and you will be required to support other Glenholme Senior Living services when needed.

Benefits Of Joining Glenholme Senior Living

• 28 days annual leave, including bank holidays*
• Additional annual leave based on length of service*
• Birthday day off*
• Hastee Pay – access up to 40% of your earned pay before payday*
• Quarterly recognition awards and performance-related bonuses*
• Fully funded training and industry-recognised qualifications*
• Career progression opportunities across Glenholme Senior Living*
• Employee Assistance Programme offering support with:
  • Mental health and wellbeing
  • Financial advice
  • Family and childcare support
  • Everyday life assistance
• Pension scheme*
• Life assurance cover*
• Blue Light Card reimbursement*
• Cycle to Work scheme*
• T&Cs apply to all benefits.

What We're Looking For

• NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care
• Previous experience working within a care setting
• Experience working as a Senior Care Assistant or in a similar senior care role
• Experience supervising and supporting care staff
• Medication administration experience
• A compassionate and person-centred approach
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• The confidence to lead and support a care team on shift
• A flexible and adaptable approach to working across different services
• A commitment to delivering consistently high standards of care
• The ability to work effectively as part of different teams
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
• The flexibility to travel to other Glenholme Senior Living services as required

Job Code: GHHAL1

Please note: This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.