Senior Care Assistant

Heathlands Care Home; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Senior Care Assistant to join their team at a nursing home in Eastbourne. This full-time role involves providing exceptional care to residents, supervising care staff, and ensuring compliance with health guidelines. You will be a vital part of a supportive environment that values your skills and commitment to person-centred care. With opportunities for career development and a generous remuneration package, this is a chance to make a real difference in the lives of those you care for. If you are passionate about healthcare and looking for a rewarding challenge, this position is for you.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Pension scheme

High street retail discounts

Discretionary sick pay

Employee wellbeing programmes

Free modern uniforms

Flexible work opportunities

Christmas bonus

Refer a friend bonus

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide high standards of care and service to residents.
• Administer prescribed drugs and respond to emergencies.
• Supervise care delivery and manage care staff.

Skills

Senior Care Assistance

Medication Administration

Supervisory Skills

Communication Skills

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.
• To 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 both by 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 have 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
• Provided with free modern uniforms
• Flexible work opportunities available through our on-line 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.