Senior Care Assistant

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Farnham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK care provider is seeking a Senior Care Assistant for Tilford Care Home. You will provide person-centred care, ensure medication administration, and engage residents in social activities. The ideal candidate will hold a Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care, and enjoy a supportive work environment with a variety of benefits including career development and a pension scheme. This role offers £12.75 per hour with required 42 hours per week including weekends.

Benefits

£12.75 per hour

Refer a friend scheme

Fully funded training

Blue Light care discount

Company pension scheme

On demand pay

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months right to work in the UK.
• Commitment to alternating weekends as part of the 42-hour workweek.

Responsibilities

• Ensure residents receive personal care according to their preferences.
• Contribute to and carry out care reviews.
• Administer medication safely.
• Lead and participate in social activities.
• Support new starters and lead when needed.

Skills

Person-centred care

Medication administration

Leadership

Education

Level 2 Health and Social Care qualification

Working towards Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification

Job description

Are you an experienced care professional looking for a new challenge?Are you looking to use your skill set in a rewarding work environment with our welcoming and specialised support team at Tilford care home?

Come and join the Agincare family as aSenior Care Assistant

Where you'll be working

• Click here to view the care home: https://www.agincare.com/care-homes/surrey/tilford-care-and-nursing-home/?utm_source=Online&utm_medium=google&utm_campaign=tilfordgooglebusinessprofile&utm_term=gbp&utm_content=tilford

As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy

• £12.75 per hour
• Refer a friend scheme earn up to £1000
• Outstanding career development
• Fully funded training up to QCF level 5
• Blue Light care discount package
• Company pension scheme
• On demand pay

What is required from you?

• A minimum of 12 months on your right to work in the UK
• Level 2 Health and Social care qualification or working towards a Level 3
• 42 hours per week to include alternating weekends

A day in the life of a Senior Care Assistant

• Person-centred care - You will ensure that residents receive personal care from you and your team including bathing, dressing and oral care within their preferences, and actively promote right to choice and independence
• Review -You will contribute to and carry out care reviews with your residents to ensure their plans reflect their needs.
• Medication - You will administer residents' medication in a safe and supportive and compliant way
• Social Activity - You will lead in and participate in trips out, social engagements and activities within the home.
• Leadership - you may support new starters or existing staff with shadowing and development, and may be called up on to lead the home where more senior managers are not available.

About Agincare

We’re a family run business that's been caring and supporting people since 1986.

With over 4,500 team members, we’re one of the UK’s largest care providers and are continuing to grow.We have over 100 locations across England including our care & nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties and live-in offices.

Agincare are signatories of the Care Leaver Covenant and are committed to supporting care leavers to live independently.We are proud to be able to offer a guaranteed interview to care leavers, or an informal conversation about our career opportunities.

All of our care services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Equal opportunities are important to us at Agincare and we welcome applications from all.

*Refer a friend bonuses are subject to terms and conditions