Senior Care Assistant

The Cinnamon Care Collection; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Haywards Heath seeks a Senior Care Assistant to join their new care team. This full-time role involves supporting residents with care needs while promoting independence and individuality. Applicants should have NVQ level 3 and experience in care settings, particularly with older adults and dementia care. Competitive pay and a range of benefits are offered, fostering career development.

Benefits

Paid breaks

Uniform and paid DBS

Career development support

Comprehensive induction and training

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Carer with sound knowledge of care legislation including CQC Fundamental Standards.
• Supervisory experience and relevant qualifications in medication administration.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor care assistants.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with care needs, promoting independence.
• Provide supervision and mentorship to care assistants.
• Work as part of a team ensuring high standards of care.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Medication administration

Mentorship

Knowledge of care legislation

Communication skills

Education

NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Luxurious Newly Opened Care Home!

Senior Care Assistant

£14.14 per hour plus company benefits

Full Time Hours - Day Shifts

About the Home

Merriman Grange is a luxurious residential and dementia care home based in Worthing offering state-of-the-art facilities, which include 72 large ensuite bedrooms and 5 luxury care suites. The home also features luxurious lounges and dining rooms, an on-site café bar, a cinema and a professional hair and beauty salon.

We are looking for

Enthusiastic, passionate and reliable Senior Care Assistants to be part of our new care team looking after our residential and dementia residents. Our team members must have a real passion for care and want to work as part of a close-knit team supporting each other, and wanting to promote choice, individuality and independence to our residents at all times.

Qualifications and experience

• Experience as a Senior Carer and NVQ level 3 (or equivalent qualification) with sound knowledge of care legislation including CQC Fundamental Standards.
• Supervisory experience and medication administration experience (and relevant qualification).
• Demonstrated ability to be a supportive mentor to care assistants.
• 2 years' previous experience gained from working with older people and people who experience dementia. Previous experience as a Senior Care Assistant is desirable.

Benefits and development

• Competitive hourly pay
• Paid breaks
• Uniform and paid DBS
• Additional company benefits
• Comprehensive induction, support and training
• Encouragement of career development

Responsibilities

• Support residential and dementia residents with care needs, promoting choice, individuality and independence.
• Provide supervision and mentorship to care assistants within the team.
• Work as part of a close-knit team, supporting colleagues and ensuring high standards of care.

Location

Worthing