Senior Care Assistant

NHS; East Staffordshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in East Staffordshire is looking for a compassionate Senior Care Assistant to join their team. In this role, you will provide high-quality support and care to residents in a 50-bedded residential and dementia care home. You will also help develop junior staff members. The ideal candidate will be experienced, empathetic, and have outstanding communication skills. The position offers a competitive hourly rate of £13.10 and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Care Assistant with understanding of care for the elderly and dementia.
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and support to residents in a care home.
• Work alongside a care team to meet residents' needs.
• Mentor and develop junior team members.

Skills

Compassionate nature

Good communication skills

Experience in care

Job description

This role is for a compassionate Senior Care Assistant to support both residents and staff in their everyday lives. The successful candidate will be someone who enjoys taking a leadership role and encouraging development and growth within their team.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will be responsible for providing high-quality care and support to the residents of the 50-bedded Residential & Dementia care home. You will work alongside the care team to ensure the residents' needs are met, and you will also play a role in mentoring and developing the junior members of the team. The home has a 'Good' CQC rating and is highly rated by residents and their families.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a leading provider of residential and dementia care homes in the UK. They are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, where employees can learn from each other's cultures, beliefs, and experiences. Aria Healthcare offers a range of benefits to its employees, including a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and days out discounts, and long service awards.

Job responsibilities

About the Home

• Mount Pleasant, Hollow Lane, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire DE15 0DR
• 50 Bedded Residential & Dementia care Home
• CQC Rating - Good
• Rated 9.5 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

• Senior Care Assistant
• Full time - 36 hours per week -Predominately days with occasional night cover
• Day shifts 8am-8pm & Night shifts 8pm-8am
• £13.10 per hour

What will Aria Care Offer you?

• Blue Light Discount Card
• Holiday & days out discounts
• Long service awards
• Recognition programme
• And much more!

We are looking for a compassionate Senior Care Assistant to support both residents and staff in their everyday lives. If you are someone who enjoys taking a leadership role and encouraging development and growth within your team, a senior care assistant position at Aria Care is the role for you.

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer and thrive on learning from each other’s cultures, beliefs, and experiences. If you are empathetic, respectful and have a growth mindset, Aria Care is the perfect place for you.

It would be great to hear from you!

Person Specification

Qualifications

• You will need to have experience as a Care Assistant, with a strong understanding of the care needs of the elderly and those living with dementia. You should also have good communication skills, a compassionate nature, and a commitment to providing high-quality care.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.