Senior Care Assistant

Crooton; Guildford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization seeks a Residential Senior Carer to oversee care staff and enhance personalized care for residents. Ideal candidates will have NVQ Level 3 or similar qualifications, alongside leadership experience in a care setting. This role offers ongoing training, a supportive environment, and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Free training and development

Access to wellbeing and support tools

Retail discounts and savings

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Employee of the Month rewards

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Experience in a residential care setting preferred.
• Proven team leadership skills.
• Ability to support the wellbeing of residents.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of care staff and provide training.
• Administer medication and update care plans.
• Liaise with GPs and families of residents.

Skills

Leadership

Compassion

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care

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Residential Senior Carer

As a Residential Senior Carer at our client's care home, you’ll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person-centred care and support.

You will be responsible for leading a team of care staff, which includes training, supervisions, and delegating duties on shift. You will also support with administering and ordering medication, reviewing and updating resident care plans and risk assessments, and liaising with GPs, district nursing teams, and resident family members.

Like everyone here, as a Residential Senior Care Assistant, you’ll always respect the dignity and preferences of our residents and contribute to creating a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment.

About You

The successful candidate will have NVQ Level 3 or an Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a Residential Senior Care Assistant.

You will have previous experience in a residential care setting, along with proven team leadership skills and the ability to make appropriate decisions to support the needs and wellbeing of our residents.

We’re looking for warm-hearted, compassionate individuals committed to providing individualized care and support. You’ll have opportunities for ongoing training and career development, with many of our Senior Care Assistants progressing into Care Practitioners, Care Community Leads, or nursing pathways.

Rewards Package

In return for your dedication, you’ll receive a competitive pay rate plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards, including:

• Free training and development for all roles
• Access to wellbeing and support tools
• A range of retail discounts and savings
• Unlimited referrals with our ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus scheme
• ‘Employee of the Month’ rewards and ‘Long Service Awards’