Senior Care Assistant

Advinia; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS check

Professional training

Flexible pay

Free uniform

Career progression

Great environment

Job summary

Advinia is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to lead our care teams and deliver high-quality resident care with dignity. You will work closely with Nursing staff or Deputy Manager to supervise, develop care plans and ensure CQC standards are met.

The role requires NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent, and strong people skills. DBS/PVG check is provided; there are training and progression opportunities and a supportive working environment.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent required.
• Experience in a similar care role is essential.
• Strong people skills and a compassionate approach are essential.

Responsibilities

• Administering medication.
• Providing hands-on, high quality resident care.
• Team supervisions and mentoring.
• Developing, implementing and updating care plans.
• Adhering to CQC guidelines.
• Coaching and identifying training needs for the team.

Skills

People skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Adaptable

Education

NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent

Job description

About Us...

Advinia has been providing high quality, person-centred care, specialised for older people and focusing on resident wellbeing for over 25 years. We operate 36 Care Homes across the UK and each is led by a team of experienced and dedicated care professionals who are committed to always prioritising the individual needs of Residents.

Our Mission...

Our B Happie theme guides everything we do, aiming to create an environment where residents and staff feel valued, respected and happy. We promote three key pillars which keep our residents feeling connected, relaxed and safe. For staff, we help to make them feel fulfilled, recognised and have purpose.

Your New Role...

Our talented Senior Care Assistants lead our Care Teams to provide the highest standard of care, compassion and resident dignity. Working closely with the Nurses orDeputy Manager, you will be tasked with:

• Administering medication
• Providing hands on, high quality Resident Care
• Team supervisions
• Developing, implementing and updating care plans
• Adhering to CQC guidelines
• Coaching and mentoring your team whilst identifying training needs

The day shift is: 08:00 – 20:00

In Return we can offer...

• Free DBS/PVG check
• Professional training and ongoing career progression
• Flexible pay
• A fantastic working environment
• Free uniform
• Ongoing training and career progression opportunities

A few things we are looking for…

• A leader:
  Our Senior Care Assistants lead from the front with a hands-on approach.
• Qualifications:
  Due to the nature of this role we need for you to hold an NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent, and have experience within a similar role.
• Fantastic people skills:
  Supportive and great at communicating. Able to build strong working relationships.
• Caring by nature:
  An enthusiastic approach with a genuine passion for making people’s lives that little bit brighter each day.
• Great team player:
  Do you work well in a team of like minded people?
• Adaptable:
  Able to organise and prioritise varying commitments throughout each day.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age

Care | Compassion | Courage | Communication | Commitment | Competence

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