Senior Care Assistant

NHS; Heathfield; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A care home in Heathfield is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to provide compassionate care and support while leading the development of the care team. The role is full-time, requires night shifts, and is designed for individuals with a compassionate nature and leadership capability. The successful candidate will thrive in a diverse environment with opportunities to grow and learn.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and support to residents.
• Lead and develop the care team.
• Support residents and staff in their everyday lives.
• Encourage team development and growth.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Leadership

Respectfulness

Growth mindset

Job description

The job ad is for a Senior Care Assistant position at Aria Healthcare, a 41-bedded Nursing, Dementia & Residential care Home in Heathfield, East Sussex. The home has a CQC rating of 'Good' and is rated 9.7 on Carehome.co.uk. The role involves providing compassionate care and support to both residents and staff, while taking on a leadership role and encouraging development within the team.

Main duties of the job

The Senior Care Assistant will work full-time, 36 hours per week, on night shifts from 8pm to 8am. Alternate weekends are required. The role involves providing high-quality care and support to residents, as well as leading and developing the care team. The successful candidate will be empathetic, respectful, and have a growth mindset to thrive in this diverse and inclusive environment.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a provider of nursing, dementia, and residential care services. The company is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment, where employees can learn from each other's cultures, beliefs, and experiences. Aria Healthcare offers various benefits to its employees, including a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and days out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition programme.

Job responsibilities

About the Home

• Heffle Court, Heathfield, East Sussex TN21 8DR
• 41 bedded Nursing, Dementia & Residential care Home
• CQC Rating - Good
• Rated 9.7 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

• Senior Care Assistant
• Full Time - 36 hours per week - Night shifts - 8pm-8am
• £13.10 per hour

What will Aria Care Offer you?

• Blue Light Discount Card
• Holiday & days out discounts
• Long service awards
• Recognition programme
• And much more!

We are looking for a compassionate Senior Care Assistant to support both residents and staff in their everyday lives. If you are someone who enjoys taking a leadership role and encouraging development and growth within your team, a senior care assistant position at Aria Care is the role for you.

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer and thrive on learning from each other’s cultures, beliefs, and experiences. If you are empathetic, respectful and have a growth mindset, Aria Care is the perfect place for you.

It would be great to hear from you!

Person Specification

Qualifications

• The job ad does not specify any particular qualifications, but the successful candidate is expected to be compassionate, empathetic, and have a growth mindset to excel in this senior care role.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.