Senior Care Assistant

HealthJobs4U Ltd; Bexhill-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthJobs4U Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a committed Senior Care Assistant to provide high quality, person-centred care to residents, supporting with daily needs and promoting independence. You will lead and guide care staff on shift, ensure care plans are followed, and work closely with residents, families and healthcare professionals to achieve the best outcomes.

This role requires empathy, reliability, and a positive attitude; 36-hour week across 3 x 12-hour shifts with some weekends

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Care Assistant and supporting residents with dementia.
• Confident in ordering and administering medication.
• Strong leadership skills.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, person-centred care to residents.
• Support residents with daily needs and promote independence and dignity.
• Guide and support care staff during shifts to maintain standards.
• Work with residents, families and healthcare professionals to achieve positive outcomes.

Skills

Dementia care

Medication administration

Leadership

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

What you'll be doing:

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will play a key role in providing high quality, person centred care to our residents. You will support residents with their daily needs, promote their independence and dignity and ensure they feel safe, valued and respected.

You will also provide guidance and support to care staff during your shift, helping to maintain high standards of care and ensuring care plans and procedures are followed. The role includes working closely with residents, families, colleagues and healthcare professionals to deliver the best possible outcomes for those in our care.

This is a rewarding role for someone who is caring, reliable, confident and passionate about making a positive difference to residents' lives.

Working Hours:

Primarily, you'll be working throughout the day on a 36 hours per week contract, which consists of 3 x 12 hour shifts.

However, some shifts vary from a minimum of 6 hours

You must be available foralternate weekends.

What we are looking for:

• Experienced as a Senior Care Assistant and supporting residents with dementia
• Confident in ordering and administering medication
• Strong leadership skills
• Ideally, you would hold an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
• Driving isn't essential
• Male and females are welcome to apply