Senior Care Assistant

Sussex Housing & Care; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A care provider organization in Haywards Heath is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to supervise and support the care team. The role involves administering medication, supporting new staff, and maintaining high care standards. Candidates should have healthcare experience along with an NVQ level 3 or 4. This position offers flexible hours, a starter bonus, and competitive salary with various benefits.

Benefits

£500 starter bonus

Competitive salary

Flexible hours

Free uniform

Parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the healthcare sector is essential.
• NVQ level 3 or 4 or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Act as senior person on duty in the absence of the Home Manager.
• Assist in reviewing risk assessments and care plans.
• Administer residents’ medication following guidelines.
• Contribute to maintaining high standards of care.

Skills

Experience in healthcare

Medication administration

Supervisory skills

Education

NVQ level 3 or 4 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Your role will include: Acting within the care team and in accordance with organisational policies and procedures, to supervise, support and assist in the induction and training of the care staff. Acting as the senior person on duty in the absence of the Home Manager and Deputy. Administering residents' medication in accordance with the Homes drug administration system and pharmaceutical guidelines. Assisting in maintaining a high standard of care and a homely environment for the residents.

Responsibilities

• Act as senior person on duty in the absence of the Home Manager and Deputy.
• Assist in the regular review of risk assessments and care plans in accordance with legislation or where the needs of any resident alter.
• Administer residents’ medication in accordance with the Homes drug administration system and pharmaceutical guidelines.
• Contribute to maintaining a high standard of care and a homely environment for residents.

Candidate requirements

• Previous experience of working in the health care sector is essential.
• NVQ level 3 or 4 or equivalent.

Application process

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Working hours & benefits

• £500 starter bonus.
• Full or part-time hours available; shifts are 6:45am - 2:15pm and/or 1:45pm - 9:15pm.
• Successful candidate must be available to work alternate weekends and participate in an on-call rota.
• Location: Oakwood Court, Haywards Heath.
• Competitive salary, flexible hours, benefits and bonus schemes, free uniform and parking.
• Real Living Wage employer; we reinvest financial surplus to benefit residents and employees.