Senior Care Assistant

HICA; Chorley; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Chorley is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to oversee a care team and ensure the safe delivery of care. Responsibilities include coaching staff, reviewing care plans, administering medication, and helping with personal care tasks. The position offers £14.53 per hour for 38.5 hours a week, including a £500 welcome bonus, with a rota covering 7 days. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK and cannot be sponsored.

Benefits

£500 welcome bonus

38.5 hours per week

Qualifications

• Experience in coaching and mentoring care staff.
• Ability to manage care plans and medication administration.
• Skills in providing personal care and support.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the care team and ensure safe delivery of care.
• Coach and mentor new and existing staff.
• Review care plans and administer medication.
• Assist with personal care tasks.

Skills

Coaching and mentoring

Care planning

Medication administration

Personal care

Job description

'Tis the season to join HICA - make people's lives more jolly by becoming a Senior Care Assistant!

The company is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.

Pay & Hours :

• £14.53 per hour


• 38.5 hrs per week


• Working on a rota covering 7 days per week (every other weekend)


• £500 welcome bonus (£250 to be paid at 2 milestones).

The Role :

You will oversee the care team and ensure the safe delivery of care, support and medication with all standards met during your shift. You will be fully supported by both the Deputy and Residential Manager. Main responsibilities include but not limited to :

• Coach and mentor new and existing staff


• Review care plans


• Prepare, administer, store, record and order medication


• Personal care (washing, dressing, oral hygiene)