Senior Care Assistant

Excelcare Holdings; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in Cambridge is seeking a dedicated Senior Care Assistant to mentor a team and ensure outstanding care delivery. The role involves working with residents, creating person-centered care plans, and promoting dignity and respect. Ideal candidates have care experience and NVQ qualifications. A competitive hourly wage and generous benefits are offered for your commitment.

Benefits

28 Days holiday including bank holidays

Free on-site parking

Enhanced bank holiday pay

Refer a Friend Scheme

DBS certificate paid by employer

Comprehensive induction programme

Funded qualifications via apprenticeship

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience as a Care Assistant or Senior Care Assistant with NVQ 2/3.
• Experience in a nursing or care home or as a home care worker.
• Understanding of Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulations.

Responsibilities

• Mentor a team of Care Assistants to deliver outstanding care.
• Report to the Home Manager and collaborate with other teams.
• Engage residents in meaningful activities promoting independence.

Skills

Experience in a nursing or care home

Understanding of regulatory frameworks

Knowledge of dementia care

Strong mentoring skills

Passionate about care

Education

NVQ 2/3 qualification in Health and Social Care

Job description

Overview

As a Senior Care Assistant at our Brook House Care Home in Cambridge, you will be part of a compassionate and welcoming team providing physical, emotional, and social support. Your dedication, reliability and support will make a difference every day. Excelcare is a family-owned Care Home group established for over 34 years. We provide the highest standards of care to older people with a range of needs including dementia, physical disabilities, and mental health issues. By joining us you will become one of the ‘family’ and in return for your dedication and hard work you can expect:

• £13.45 per hour to £13.85 per hour depending on experience and qualifications
• 36 Hours available (Nights)
• Night shifts from 8pm - 8am, Monday - Sunday. You must be able to work alternate weekends

About the role

• As a Senior Care Assistant, you will be working alongside and mentoring a team of Care Assistants to ensure that outstanding care is delivered at all times.
• You would be reporting to the Home Manager and work directly with the ancillary teams and other Senior Care Assistants within the home.
• You will be engaging in meaningful activities with the people living in our care home as well as always promoting independence, choice, dignity, and respect
• Your involvement with creating person-centred care plans and risk assessments will be key to the successful delivery of outstanding care and regular updates and reviews will be required

What we are looking for

• Two years’ experience as a Care Assistant or Senior Care Assistant with an NVQ 2/3 qualification in Health and Social Care OR three years’ experience without an NVQ
• Experience in a nursing or care home OR as a home care worker
• Understanding of regulatory frameworks – Care Quality Commission (CQC)
• Knowledge and practice of working with people suffering with dementia is desirable
• You will be an enthusiastic, inspiring, and caring individual - passionate about what we do

What we offer in return for your hard work

• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
• Free on-site parking*
• Enhanced bank holiday pay
• Annual salary review
• Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding £500 for every person you refer*
• DBS certificate paid by Excelcare*
• Comprehensive induction programme
• Funded qualifications via the apprenticeship programme (where required)
• Paid uniform
• Employee of the month - £100 for outstanding contribution
• Team appreciation week

*Terms and Conditions apply

If you are interested in the position, please apply today – we look forward to hearing from you.