Senior Care Assistant

TipTopJob; Bolton; On-site; GBP 24,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Senior Care Assistant in a purpose-built care home in Bolton. This role involves leading a dedicated team to provide exceptional care for elderly residents, ensuring their well-being and dignity. If you are passionate about making a difference in people's lives and have the necessary qualifications, this position offers a rewarding career with generous benefits and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Join a leading healthcare provider and be part of a supportive environment where your contributions are valued and recognized.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Life assurance

Discount scheme

Access to training courses

Career progression opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Wellbeing resources

Recommend a friend scheme

Free uniform

Cycle2Work salary sacrifice scheme

Qualifications

• Must hold NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care.
• Experience in leading and motivating a care team.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of care assistants to provide high-quality care.
• Administer medication and maintain accurate records.
• Support residents with personal care and activities.

Skills

Caring for older people

Team leadership

Communication skills

Time management

Record keeping

Motivating team

Patience

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Willingness to complete Level 3

Job description

A fantastic new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Senior Care Assistant to work in an excellent care home based in the Bolton, Greater Manchester area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers.

A care home which has been purpose-built in order to achieve high standards of residential and dementia care, having been rebuilt by housing and care provider.

To be considered for this position you must hold an NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care and be willing to complete Level 3.

Key Duties:

1. You will lead and inspire a team of committed care assistants to provide the highest quality of care to our residents, enabling them to live later life well.
2. Supporting our residents with personal care needs and helping them to take part in a wide range of activities that support their health and wellbeing.
3. You will administer medication and maintain clear and accurate records.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

1. Passionate about caring for older people.
2. Previous care experience.
3. Experience leading, coaching, and motivating a team to deliver high quality care.
4. You will have a kind, warm and caring nature, and be able to work well as part of a team but also use your own initiative.
5. Patience, communication, and listening skills are equally important.
6. Maintaining accurate records, time management, and prioritising tasks will also be strengths.
7. Ability to lead by example, form positive relationships, and energise colleagues to deliver exceptional care.

The successful Senior Care Assistant will receive an excellent salary of GBP13.65 per hour and the annual salary is GBP23,423.40 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent part-time role for 33 hours a week working through night shifts. In return for your hard work and commitment, you will receive the following generous benefits:

1. 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave.
2. Life assurance.
3. A discount scheme which includes savings with retail stores and online purchases.
4. Access to a number of nationally recognised training courses and qualifications.
5. Genuine career progression and development opportunities.
6. Employee assistance programme including free counselling and legal advice.
7. Access to chaplaincy and pastoral support.
8. Access to wellbeing resources.
9. Recommend a friend scheme.
10. Family friendly policies.
11. Long service awards.
12. Free uniform and DBS check.
13. Cycle2Work salary sacrifice scheme.
14. Healthcare scheme at competitive rates.

Reference ID: 6779. For this fantastic job role, please call on # 638 # or send your CV.