Senior Care Assistant

TipTopJob; Carterton; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a dedicated Senior Care Assistant at a leading care provider in Carterton. This role offers the chance to lead a passionate team in delivering exceptional care to residents, ensuring their well-being and quality of life. With a focus on personal care and engaging activities, you will play a vital role in enhancing the lives of older individuals. The position is permanent and full-time, with generous benefits including 28 days holiday, life assurance, and career progression opportunities. If you're committed to making a difference in the lives of others, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Life assurance

Discount scheme

Training courses

Career progression

Employee assistance programme

Wellbeing resources

Recommend a friend scheme

Family-friendly policies

Free uniform

Qualifications

• Must hold NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
• Previous care experience and ability to lead a team.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Caring for older people

Team leadership

Communication skills

Record keeping

Time management

Motivating team

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Senior Care Assistant to work in an exceptional care home based in the Carterton, Oxfordshire area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers.

This care service provides residential and residential dementia care for residents, in homely, en suite accommodation.

To be considered for this position you must hold an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent.

Key Duties:

1. 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. Support residents with personal care needs and help them participate in a wide range of activities that support their health and wellbeing.
3. 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. A kind, warm, and caring nature, able to work well as part of a team and also use your own initiative.
5. Strong patience, communication, and listening skills.
6. Ability to maintain accurate records, manage time effectively, and prioritize tasks.
7. Ability to lead by example, form positive relationships, and energize colleagues to deliver exceptional care.

The successful Senior Care Assistant will receive an excellent salary of GBP14.15 per hour and an annual salary of up to GBP32,375.20 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full-time role for up to 44 hours a week working nights. 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 that includes savings with retail stores and online purchases.
4. Access to a number of nationally recognized 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: 6651. For this fantastic job role, please call on # 638 # or send your CV.