Senior Care Assistant

Sanctuary Group; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a Care Team Leader to support residents and lead a team at Meadow View Residential Care Home in Canterbury. This role involves providing high-quality care, facilitating activities, and supporting team development. Ideal candidates will have care experience, good communication skills, and a commitment to the well-being of elderly residents. Competitive pay and opportunities for personal development are included.

Benefits

Occupational sick pay

Confidential 24/7 employee advice service

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in care is an essential requirement.
• An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary for successful applicants.

Responsibilities

• Work with the team to enrich residents' lives.
• Provide the highest quality of personalised care.
• Facilitate leisure and social activities for residents.

Skills

Team work

Experience in care

Excellent communication

Education

NVQ3 in Social Care

Job description

Overview

Are you our next Care Team Leader? Here's more about the role: As a Care Team Leader, you will look after the day-to-day needs of our residents, whilst showing compassion, care and commitment to having a positive impact on their lives. You will work with a team of like-minded individuals, all with a desire to ensuring that our residents are comfortable in their home. You will also support Care Assistants in their development.

Responsibilities

• Work with the team to enrich residents\' lives and support colleagues while maintaining a positive work environment.
• Provide the highest quality of personalised care to residents in line with their individual care plans.
• Facilitate leisure and social activities as an important part of the day.
• Be the best Care Team Leader by being kind and supportive to residents, their families and colleagues.

Training and qualification - Re train the trainer for moving and handling and the additional £250.00 payment per year. You can be trained with a formal qualification.

Skills and qualifications

• Team work: a happy team supports happy residents and a happy home; applications from people from diverse backgrounds are welcome to support an inclusive environment.
• Experience in care is an essential requirement; an NVQ3 in Social Care is desirable.
• Excellent communication with a flexible approach; you will be kind and genuinely care for older people with respect and dignity.
• We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary for successful applicants, which we will pay for.

Sanctuary Care Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.

About Meadow View and Role Details

• Meadow View Residential Care Home, Blackthorn Road, Hersden, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 4GB
• £15.20 per hour
• 39 hours per week available on Night duty (8pm start, 12hr shifts)
• 39 hours per week available on Day duty
• All roles include alternate weekend working

Why work for us

We spend so much time at work, so our ethos at Sanctuary Care is to enrich the lives of both our residents and staff. We aim to have fun while working hard as a team, with loads of training and promotion opportunities available for those who want to pursue it, and everyday job satisfaction at Meadow View for all regardless of role.

Sanctuary Care has over 100 care homes and you can \"feel\" the difference a team makes the moment you step through one of our doors. The team at Meadow View is special and we\'re looking for special people to join us. Become a part of it and apply for this role.

Benefits and Wellbeing

• Your Mind and Body
  • Occupational sick pay after 12 months\' service (for those on contracted hours only and subject to qualifying period)
  • Confidential 24/7 employee advice service (Includes medical and legal advice)
  • Wellbeing resources through our employee platforms including Aviva Digicare
  • A greener commute with our Cycle to Work scheme
• Your Financial Wellbeing
  • Additional compensation for overtime
  • Financial wellbeing support including access to affordable loans via salary finance and free mortgage advice
  • Exclusive discounts through our e-hub platform
  • Contributory pension plan
  • Life assurance
  • Parental leave schemes (Adoption, Maternity, Paternity and Shared)
• Your Job
  • 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
  • Complimentary meals during long shifts
  • Growth and development through comprehensive training and internal career opportunities including a Team Leader Development programme