Senior Care Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Coalville; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Free uniform

28 days annual leave including bankhol

Group life assurance

Wagestream pay access

Full training and support to achieve6

Job summary

HC-One in Coalville is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to lead a night shift team across dementia, nursing and residential care. You will plan personalised care, support mobility and meals, and work with the registered nurse and care manager to ensure high standards of care.

The role requires Level 2/3 Health and Social Care and includes DBS/PVG checks. The position is full-time at 33 hours per week with training and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• A Level 2 or 3 health and social care qualification is required.
• Enhanced DBS or PVG check is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver personalised care plans for residents
• Lead a team of care assistants and maintain high standards of care
• Support residents with daily tasks such as mobility and eating
• Administer medication, assisting the registered nurse and care manager
• Provide physical and mental stimulation through social and recreational activities
• Support residents at the end of their life
• Maintain accurate care records
• Build strong relationships with residents, families and the team
• Speak with residents' families by phone

Skills

Positive energy

Record keeping

Time management

Safeguarding awareness

Education

NVQ or Diploma Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

This senior care assistant post sits across HC-One's dementia, nursing, residential and specialist care homes, leading a team of care assistants on nights. The work centres on planning personalised care that keeps residents secure, respected and as independent as possible, covering daily support, mobility, meals, medication and family contact. The role is full-time at 33 hours a week, working alongside the registered nurse and care manager. A Level 2 or 3 health and social care qualification is required, and the employer pays for an enhanced DBS or PVG check.

What the job involves

• Plan and deliver personalised care plans for residents
• Lead a team of care assistants and maintain high standards of care
• Support residents with daily tasks such as mobility and eating
• Administer medication, assisting the registered nurse and care manager
• Provide physical and mental stimulation through social and recreational activities
• Support residents at the end of their life
• Maintain accurate care records
• Build strong relationships with residents, families and the team
• Speak with residents' families by phone

Qualifications

• S/NVQ or Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care

Skills & knowledge

• Positive energy and a natural ability to get on with people
• Good record keeping
• Time management
• Recognise signs of abuse, harm or neglect and know how to report concerns

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS or PVG check

Nice to have

• Level 2 Diploma or S/NVQ in Adult Social Care, with a willingness to work towards Level 3
• Background in person-centred care planning
• Knowledge of caring for people with dementia

What’s offered

• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Free uniform
• Nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more
• Group life assurance
• Wagestream access to pay as needed
• Full training and support to achieve qualifications
• GP online consultations for you and dependants under 16