Senior Care Assistant

NHS; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable care provider is seeking a compassionate Senior Care Assistant for their Ferfoot Care Home in Chippenham. This permanent, full-time position involves providing personal care and emotional support to residents while mentoring junior staff. You will work on a rotation of day and night shifts with a salary of £15.90 per hour. The ideal candidate should have previous experience in a leadership role and a commitment to high-quality care. This role offers various employee benefits, including a Blue Light Discount Card.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Senior Care Assistant or in a similar leadership role.
• Commitment to providing high-quality care to residents.
• Compassionate and empathetic nature.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and emotional support to residents.
• Supervise and mentor junior care staff.
• Ensure high standards of care are maintained.

Skills

Compassionate care

Leadership

Empathy

Job description

Aria Healthcare is seeking a compassionate Senior Care Assistant to join their team at the Ferfoot Care Home in Chippenham, Wiltshire. This is a permanent, full-time role with a salary of £15.90 per hour. The successful candidate will play a key leadership role in supporting both residents and staff in their everyday lives, ensuring a high standard of care is provided.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will be responsible for providing personal care, emotional support, and assistance with daily living activities to residents. You will also be required to supervise and mentor junior care staff, ensuring they are providing the best possible care. The role involves working alternate weekends and a rotation of day and night shifts.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a reputable provider of residential and dementia care homes in the UK. The Ferfoot Care Home, where this role is based, is a 52-bed facility that has been rated 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and has a 9.8 rating on Carehome.co.uk. Aria Healthcare prides itself on being a diverse and inclusive employer, offering a range of benefits to its staff, including a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and days out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition programme.

Job responsibilities

About the Home

• Ferfoot Care Home, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6HH
• 52 Bed Residential & Dementia Home
• CQC Rating – Good
• Rated 9.8 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

• Senior Care Assistant
• Full-Time; 36 hours per week
• Rotation of day & night shifts
• £15.90 per hour

What will Aria Care Offer you?

• Blue Light Discount Card
• Holiday & days out discounts
• Long service awards
• Recognition programme
• And much more!

We are looking for a compassionate Senior Care Assistant to support both residents and staff in their everyday lives. If you are someone who enjoys taking a leadership role and encouraging development and growth within your team, a senior care assistant position at Aria Care is the role for you.

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer and thrive on learning from each other’s cultures, beliefs, and experiences. If you are empathetic, respectful and have a growth mindset, Aria Care is the perfect place for you.

It would be great to hear from you!

Person Specification

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have previous experience as a Senior Care Assistant or in a similar leadership role within a care setting. They should be compassionate, empathetic, and respectful, with a growth mindset and a commitment to providing high-quality care to residents.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.