Senior Care Assistant

NHS; Henley-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Acacia Lodge Care Home in Henley-on-Thames is seeking a compassionate Senior Care Assistant. The role involves supporting residents, taking a leadership position within the team, and fostering including development opportunities. Benefits include holiday discounts, a Blue Light Discount Card, and more.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• Compassionate and empathetic approach required.
• Ability to take on a leadership role.
• Encouragement of team development is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support both residents and staff in their everyday lives.
• Encourage development and growth within the team.
• Take a leadership role.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Leadership

Job description

Acacia Lodge Care Home in Henley-on-Thames is a 55-bedded residential, nursing, and dementia care home rated 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and with a 9.7 rating on Carehome.co.uk. They are looking for a compassionate Senior Care Assistant to support both residents and staff in their everyday lives. The role offers a range of benefits, including a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and days out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition programme.

Main duties of the job

The Senior Care Assistant role involves taking a leadership role and encouraging development and growth within the team. The successful candidate should be empathetic, respectful, and have a growth mindset to thrive in this diverse and inclusive environment.

About us

Acacia Lodge Care Home, operated by OLYMPUS OPCO LTD, is a 55-bedded residential, nursing, and dementia care home located in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire. The home has a 'Good' CQC rating and a 9.7 rating on Carehome.co.uk, indicating a high-quality care environment.

Job responsibilities

About the Home:

• 55 Bedded, Residential, Nursing and Dementia Home
• CQC Rating – Good
• Rated 9.7 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

• Senior Care Assistant
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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

• No specific qualifications are mentioned, but the role requires a compassionate and empathetic approach, as well as the ability to take on a leadership role and encourage team development.

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.