Senior Care Assistant

Lifeways; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS check

Lifeways Rewards discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Health cash plan

Employee assistance program

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Lifeways is seeking an experienced Senior Care Assistant to support our service in Exmouth, working alongside the Service Manager to lead a team and deliver high-quality, person-centred care.

The role is full-time (37.5 hours per week) with a pay rate of £13.70 per hour. A full UK driving licence is required as travel to Exmouth and Newton Abbot services is expected. Opportunities for funded qualifications and career progression are highlighted in the package.

Qualifications

• Experience as Care Team Leader or Senior Support Worker; NVQ/QCF in Health & Social Care advantageous.
• Solid track record as Care Assistant or Carer with ambition to progress.
• Excellent person-centred care and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of support workers delivering person-centred care.
• Involved in recruitment and ongoing development of staff.
• Communicate effectively with staff, people supported and external professionals.

Skills

Driving licence

Education

NVQ/QCF in Health & Social Care

Job description

Senior Care Assistant - Exmouth

Fancy a new challenge? We are looking for an experienced care professional to be our next Senior Care Assistant.

Lifeways are looking for a Care Team Leader to work alongside our Service Manager in the leadership and day-to-day management of our established service , this is an exciting opportunity to join our established team. Lifeways offer genuine, rewarding career progression and investment in recognised qualifications.

Full time / 37.5 hours

£13.70 per hour

• Opportunity to gain health and social care qualifications funded by Lifeways.
• Free DBS check.
• Discounts and cashback at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via Lifeways Rewards.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc.
• Free access to the employee assistance program which provides advice and support.
• Blue Light Card.

For this role we require staff who are able and willing to drive our company cars, therefore you must hold a full UK Driving Licence. Please note, for this position you will be expected to travel to services in Exmouth and Newton Abbot.

Applicants from experienced Care Team Leaders/Senior Support Workers holding an NVQ / QCF in Health & Social Care, (or equivalent) would be an advantage. However, if you are a dedicated Care Assistant or Carer with a solid track record, and the ambition to progress - Lifeways can offer you excellent training and ongoing development for you to enjoy a rewarding career with us.

As Team Leader you will lead and motivate a team of support workers ensuring that excellent person-centred care and support is delivered to people supported by Lifeways to enable them to live a fulfilling and independent life.

You will be involved in the recruitment of, and the ongoing development of support workers by carrying out staff supervisions, candidate interviews and providing general guidance and expertise. You will possess excellent communication skills to communicate effectively with staff, people we support and outside professionals. In addition, good written communication and IT skills for record keeping.

The people we support suffer from learning difficulties, autism, challenging behaviours and some mobility issues there manual handling would be required. We a looking for energetic, hard working individuals who also have a good sense of humour and patience. The people we support enjoy going out into the community to do a bit of shopping or engage in other exciting activities.

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PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP