Senior Care Assistant

Alexander House Care Home; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Be part of a passionate care team at a leading care home in Exeter as a Senior Care Assistant. You will lead a dedicated team, ensuring residents receive exceptional care and support in a warm, friendly environment. Your leadership will foster a caring atmosphere while you manage key responsibilities, including medication and resident interactions. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and inspire others, apply today.

Benefits

Pension

Onsite Parking

Paid DBS

Uniform Provided

5.6 Weeks Annual Leave

Qualifications

• Experience as a Care Assistant is favorable.
• Must have medication training and competencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate care staff to ensure quality service.
• Assist residents with daily living activities while maintaining their dignity.
• Manage medication and engage effectively with residents and families.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Compassionate Nature

Education

SVQ/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

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Care and Support - Alexander House Care Home

Contract: Full Time

Shift Type: Days

Contracted hours: Full Time or Part Time

Our newly built care home is based in the charming suburb of Pinhoe, Exeter. We offer exceptional standards of Nursing, Residential, Dementia and Respite care for 67 residents.

As Senior Care Assistant, you’ll play a key role in leading our care team, ensuring our residents receive the highest standard of care, and creating a warm, supportive environment.

You’ll coordinate shifts, lead by example, and be responsible for the performance of your team during each shift. Your leadership will help us maintain a caring, efficient, and positive atmosphere in our home.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and Coordinate: Ensure all staff contribute to the smooth running of the home and create the right atmosphere.
• Resident Support: Assist residents with dressing, bathing, toileting, and mobility, always prioritizing their dignity and independence.
• Medication Management: Oversee the ordering, administration, and documentation of medication, maintaining accurate records.
• Effective Communication: Engage with residents, families, healthcare professionals, and team members to ensure clear, compassionate communication.
• Team Collaboration: Foster a team ethos, respecting diversity and promoting a supportive environment for all staff.
• Visitor Interaction: Welcome visitors and show prospective residents and families around the home’s facilities.
• Emergency Response: Respond promptly to emergency call bells, assess situations, and provide or call for assistance as needed.
• Documentation: Write and update care plans, risk assessments, and case notes, ensuring they reflect residents’ needs and wishes.
• Professional Development: Participate in staff meetings, training, and e-learning, taking responsibility for your own growth and development.
• Health and Safety: Be aware of and adhere to Health and Safety policies, including COSHH, and escalate concerns to management.

What We’re Looking For

• Qualifications: SVQ/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care is essential. We also welcome applications from experienced Care Assistants actively working towards their Level 3.
• Medication Training: Practical Medication Administration with competencies is required.
• Leadership Skills: Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team, delegating tasks effectively while maintaining a supportive environment.
• Compassionate Nature: A kind, caring, and compassionate personality with a sense of fun and a commitment to person-centred care.

Our care home is part of Care Concern Group; a market leading, family-owned care group operating close to 80 homes across the UK. We are passionate about creating fantastic care homes for our residents to live in and a supportive and fun environment for our team to work in.

If you’re ready to embrace a new challenge and use your skills to lead and inspire a team, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and make a difference.

• £13.52 per hour
• Full Time or Part Time
• Pension
• Onsite Parking
• Paid DBS
• Uniform Provided
• 5.6 Weeks Annual Leave (Based on a full-time contract)