Senior Care Assistant

Cinnamon Care Collection; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in Eastleigh is seeking a passionate Senior Care Assistant to join their caring team. The ideal candidate will have an NVQ level 3 qualification, 2 years of experience in elderly or dementia care, and the ability to mentor junior staff. Competitive hourly pay of £14.32 plus benefits offered, with a focus on individualised resident care.

Benefits

Paid breaks

Uniform provided

Paid DBS

Career development support

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience working with older people and dementia care.
• Supervisory experience in care settings.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize workload.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the care of residential and dementia residents.
• Support and mentor care assistants.
• Promote choice, individuality, and independence for residents.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Medication administration

Effective communication

Team player

Adaptability

Education

NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Job description

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Senior Care Assistant
£14.32 per hour plus company benefits
Full Time - Day Shifts

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Sunnybank House is a luxurious residential and dementia 60 bedded care home located in Eastleigh.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, passionate and reliable Senior Carer to be part of the care team looking after our residential and dementia residents.

Our team members must have a real passion for care and want to work as part of a close-knit team supporting each other, and wanting to promote choice, individuality and independence to our residents at all times.

We are looking to recruit experienced Senior Carers who hold a NVQ level 3 (or equivalent qualification) and have a sound knowledge of care legislation including CQC Fundamental Standards. You will have supervisory experience, Medication administration experience (& relevant qualification) as well as being a supportive mentor to the care assistants.

We offer competitive hourly pay, paid breaks, uniform and paid DBS along with additional company benefits. We also provide a comprehensive induction, support and training and encourage career development.

You will need 2 years' previous experience gained from working with older people and people who experience dementia - previous experience as a Senior Care Assistant is desirable.

Person Specification

• Physically and medically able to carry out duties and responsibilities with or without assistive aids
• Team player, self-motivated, proactive, flexible and adaptable
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload and work under pressure
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing