Senior Care Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Dudley; Presencial; GBP 14.000 - 17.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

28 days annual leave

Enhanced sick pay and family leave

Staff recognition scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Virtual GP access

Life assurance

Pension scheme

CPD/Training

Descripción de la vacante

New Bradley Hall, a dementia-friendly care home run by Black Country Housing Group, is seeking a Senior Care Assistant on a permanent 25 hours per week. You will supervise the care team, coordinate care plans for a named group of residents, and provide personal care and medication support.

Applicants should have NVQ Level 3 in Adult Health and Social Care, and experience in care settings. An enhanced DBS is required; visa sponsorship is not available.

Formación

• NVQ Level 3 in Adult Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Experience working in a care environment or similar.
• Enhanced DBS check eligibility.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with residents' care plans and supervise the care team.
• Provide personal care in line with individual care plans.
• Act as care plan coordinator for a named group of residents.
• Monitor residents' physical and mental wellbeing and report changes promptly.
• Administer medication as prescribed and keep accurate records.
• Comply with statutory and legal requirements, including health and safety and the Health & Social Care Act.
• Keep residents' personal information confidential.
• Contribute to team meetings and training and support a positive working environment.
• Uphold CQC fundamental standards and safeguarding.
• Liaise with other care professionals and help residents take part in leisure activities.
• Keep the home clean, pleasant and welcoming.
• Assist with meal service and supporting residents as needed.

Conocimientos

Dementia care

End-of-life care

Medication support

Compliance with health and safety

Educación

NVQ Level 3 in Adult Health and Social Care

Descripción del empleo

Senior Care Assistant post at New Bradley Hall, a purpose-built dementia-friendly care home run by Black Country Housing Group, on permanent 25 hours a week. The role centres on supervising the care team, coordinating care plans for a named group of residents, and giving personal care and medication support. The 66-room home has a cinema room, café and on-site hairdressing, and the post suits someone with dementia and end-of-life knowledge. An enhanced DBS check applies, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Assisting with residents' care plans and supervising the care team
• Providing personal care in line with individual care plans
• Acting as care plan coordinator for a named group of residents
• Monitoring residents' physical and mental wellbeing and reporting changes promptly
• Administering medication as prescribed and keeping accurate records
• Complying with statutory and legal requirements, including health and safety and the Health & Social Care Act
• Keeping residents' personal information confidential
• Contributing to team meetings and training and supporting a positive working environment
• Upholding CQC fundamental standards and safeguarding
• Liaising with other care professionals and helping residents take part in leisure activities
• Keeping the home clean, pleasant and welcoming
• Assisting with meal service and supporting residents as needed

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Adult Health and Social Care or equivalent

Experience

• Experience working in a care environment or similar

Skills & knowledge

• Knowledge of supporting people with dementia and age-related illnesses
• Understanding of mental capacity, DOLS and end of life care
• Basic understanding of CQC Fundamental Standards and compliance
• Understanding of older people's individual rights and how to promote them in and out of the home
• Understanding of care plans, risk assessment and medications

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check

Nice to have

• Previous experience working in a supervisory role within a care environment or similar

What’s offered

• 28 days annual leave per year
• Enhanced sick pay and family leave policies
• Staff recognition scheme, 100% annual attendance reward and annual pay review
• Employee Assistance Programme offering free, confidential support in health, wellbeing, financial and legal matters
• Access to a virtual GP and wellbeing events throughout the year
• Life assurance programme and contributory pension scheme
• Learning and development programme to support continuing professional development