Senior Care Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Chorley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to provide quality, person-centred care in a vibrant environment. In this temporary role covering maternity leave, you will supervise a dedicated team while ensuring the dignity and preferences of residents are respected. With opportunities for ongoing training and career progression, this role is perfect for warm-hearted individuals committed to delivering individualized support. Join a team that values compassion and dedication, and enjoy a competitive pay rate along with a sector-leading benefits package.

Benefits

Free training and development

Access to wellbeing and support tools

Retail discounts and savings

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Employee of the Month rewards

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Must hold NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care.
• Specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and inspire a team of Care Assistants.
• Support the clinical team in medication and care plans.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team supervision

Clinical care knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

THIS IS A TEMPORARY ROLE TO COVER MATERNITY LEAVE FOR 12 MONTHS - YOU MUST HOLD A NVQ L3 IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

As a Senior Care Assistant at our care home, you’ll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. Your role will involve supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager. You can also expect to support the clinical team in a specific area, such as medication, assessments, care plans or care reviews. Like everyone here, as a Senior Care Assistant, you’ll always respect the dignity and preferences of our residents as well as playing your own part in creating an environment that’s warm, welcoming and vibrant.

ABOUT YOU

You should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a Senior Care Assistant. We’ll also need to see that you have specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. We’re looking for people who are warm-hearted, compassionate and committed to giving each resident individualised care and support. You’ll have the opportunity to develop your career through ongoing training opportunities, so there’s no limit to how far you can go with us. Many of our Senior Care Assistants progress into Care Practitioner, Regional Carer or nursing roles.

REWARDS PACKAGE

In return for your dedication, you’ll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including:

1. Free training and development for all roles
2. Access to wellbeing and support tools
3. A range of retail discounts and savings
4. Unlimited referrals with our ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus scheme
5. ‘Employee of the Month’ rewards and ‘Long Service Awards’

Please note that if you are NOT a passport holder of the country for the vacancy you might need a work permit.