Senior Care Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home in Blackburn is seeking a Senior Care Assistant for a temporary maternity cover role. The successful candidate will supervise Care Assistants, support clinical tasks, and ensure quality care for residents. This position offers opportunities for career development and a competitive salary with excellent benefits.

Benefits

Free training and development for all roles

Access to wellbeing and support tools

A range of retail discounts and savings

Unlimited referrals through 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme

'Employee of the Month' rewards

'Long Service Awards'

Qualifications

• Must hold an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care.
• Specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly is essential.
• Warm-hearted and compassionate individuals are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and inspire a team of Care Assistants.
• Support the clinical team with medication and care plans.
• Deliver quality, person-centred care and support.

Skills

Compassion

Team Leadership

Clinical Care Knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

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THIS IS A TEMPORARY ROLE TO COVER MATERNITY LEAVE FOR 12 MONTHS - YOU MUST HOLD AN NVQ L3 IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

About the Role

As a Senior Care Assistant at our care home, you’ll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. Your role will involve supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager. You can also expect to support the clinical team in areas such as medication, assessments, care plans, or care reviews. Like everyone here, as a Senior Care Assistant, you’ll always respect the dignity and preferences of our residents and contribute to creating a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment.

About You

You should have an NVQ Level 3 or an Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a Senior Care Assistant. Specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly is essential. We’re looking for warm-hearted, compassionate individuals committed to providing personalized care and support. You’ll have the opportunity to develop your career through ongoing training, with many Senior Care Assistants progressing into Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or nursing roles.

Rewards Package

In return for your dedication, you’ll receive a competitive salary along with our sector-leading benefits and rewards, including:

• Free training and development for all roles
• Access to wellbeing and support tools
• A range of retail discounts and savings
• Unlimited referrals through our ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus scheme
• ‘Employee of the Month’ rewards and ‘Long Service Awards’