Senior Care Assistant

Advinia Group; Annan; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Advinia Group seeks a Senior Care Assistant to lead care teams in delivering exceptional care and compassion for residents. Responsibilities include supervising team members, administering medication, and ensuring adherence to care guidelines. The role requires strong leadership, communication skills, and a caring approach, with opportunities for professional training and career progression.

Benefits

Free DBS/PVG check

Professional training and ongoing career progression

Flexible pay

A fantastic working environment

Free uniform

Qualifications

• Hold an NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Experience in a similar role is required.
• Great communication skills and ability to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Administer medication and provide high-quality resident care.
• Supervise the care team and update care plans.
• Coach and mentor team members while identifying training needs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Caring

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care

Job description

About Us...
Advinia has been providing high quality, person-centred care, specialised for older people and focusing on resident wellbeing for over 25 years. We operate 36 Care Homes across the UK and each is led by a team of experienced and dedicated care professionals who are committed to always prioritising the individual needs of Residents.

Our Mission...
Our B Happie theme guides everything we do, aiming to create an environment where residents and staff feel valued, respected and happy. We promote three key pillars which keep our residents feeling connected, relaxed and safe. For staff, we help to make them feel fulfilled, recognised and have purpose.

Your New Role...
Our talented Senior Care Assistants lead our Care Teams to provide the highest standard of care, compassion and resident dignity. Working closely with the Nurses orDeputy Manager, you will be tasked with:

• Administering medication
• Providing hands on, high quality Resident Care
• Team supervisions
• Developing, implementing and updating care plans
• Adhering to CQC guidelines
• Coaching and mentoring your team whilst identifying training needs

The day shift is: 08:00 – 20:00

In Return we can offer...

• Free DBS/PVG check
• Professional training and ongoing career progression
• Flexible pay
• A fantastic working environment
• Free uniform
• Ongoing training and career progression opportunities

A few things we are looking for…

A leader:
Our Senior Care Assistants lead from the front with a hands-on approach.
Qualifications:
Due to the nature of this role we need for you to hold an NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent, and have experience within a similar role.
Fantastic people skills:
Supportive and great at communicating. Able to build strong working relationships.
Caring by nature:
An enthusiastic approach with a genuine passion for making people’s lives that little bit brighter each day.
Great team player:
Do you work well in a team of like minded people?
Adaptable:
Able to organise and prioritise varying commitments throughout each day.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age

Care | Compassion | Courage | Communication | Commitment | Competence

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