Senior Care Assistant

Mayflower Care Home; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Care Assistant at a well-respected care home in Eastbourne. This role involves providing exceptional care to residents while taking on supervisory responsibilities. You will lead shifts, administer medications, and ensure the highest standards of care are maintained. Join a supportive team that values your skills and offers a fantastic working environment, competitive pay, and numerous perks including career development opportunities and employee well-being programs. If you are passionate about making a difference in people's lives, this could be the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Pension and life assurance schemes

High street retail discounts

Discretionary sick pay

Occupational health support

Free modern uniforms

Flexible work opportunities

Christmas bonus

Refer a friend bonus

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years experience in a similar role.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standards of care and service to residents.
• Administer prescribed drugs and respond to emergencies.
• Supervise care staff and ensure smooth running of services.

Skills

Senior Care Assistance

Medication Administration

Supervisory Skills

Person-Centred Care

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Medication Administration Qualification

Job description

At Canford Healthcare, we specialise in providing quality residential and specialist care services across our group of care homes. A fantastic and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Care Assistant to become part of our team at Inglewood Nursing Home in Eastbourne, East Sussex.

You will provide the highest possible standards of care and service to all residents, in addition to carrying out a supervisory role.

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will be in charge of a shift and will take responsibility for the smooth running of services whilst on duty. You will administer prescribed drugs in accordance with NMC Guidelines and Company Policy and Procedure. You will respond to emergencies and provide guidance and support to Care Assistants under the supervision of qualified Nursing Staff.

This is a full-time day shift position, working 3 days per week from 8.00am to 8.00pm, including rotational weekends.

Key Duties will include:

Resident Care:

• Contribute to the updating, development and review of care plans, ensuring involvement of residents/representatives at all times.
• Administer drugs and treatments as prescribed in accordance with NMC guidelines and Company Policy and Procedure.
• Carry out regular checks on residents and the environment, working with the Clinical Care Coordinator and Management Team where applicable, to ensure standards are maintained.

Management:

• Act as a role model to all Care Assistants.
• Organise the care staff for the shift, delegate care based on your knowledge of the residents and staff levels and abilities.
• Supervise care delivery and report any concerns to the RGN in charge.
• Assist with staffing rotas and shift coverage as required.

General:

• Adhere to the GSCC Code of Conduct.
• Be aware of the CQC Fundamental Standards.
• Take every opportunity to improve your skills and knowledge through self-development.
• Assist the development of the company’s philosophy of person-centred care and strive to achieve associated goals.

The successful candidate will have an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care, a Medication Administration qualification, and a minimum of 2-3 years experience in a similar role.

In return, you will be offered a fantastic working environment, strong support from our management team, and a generous, competitive remuneration package including:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Automatic enrolment into our Pension and enhanced life assurance schemes
• Canford Rewards: offering a huge range of high street retail discounts
• Discretionary sick pay
• Employee wellbeing programmes including occupational health support
• Free modern uniforms
• Flexible work opportunities available through our online rota system
• Christmas bonus & team celebrations
• Refer a friend bonus opportunity
• Employee loyalty initiatives
• Industry leading Learning & Development
• Plenty of opportunities for career development and the chance to get involved with innovative care projects.
• You would become part of the Canford Family.

If you have the right skills and experience, have drive, commitment, a caring outlook, and are seeking a new exciting challenge, then why not become part of our team?

Interested? Why not apply and begin your journey with Inglewood Nursing Home.