Senior Care Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Hythe; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Day Senior Care Assistant to join their team. In this rewarding role, you will provide high-quality care and support to residents, ensuring their dignity and independence are upheld. Your responsibilities will include supervising the team, leading shifts, and creating a caring atmosphere. This position offers the chance to make a real difference in people's lives while working in a supportive and fulfilling environment. If you possess strong leadership skills and a caring nature, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience as a Care Assistant in residential care.
• Completed L3 NVQ/Diploma in Health and Social Care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, individualised care and support to residents.
• Supervise and lead the shift and team members.

Skills

Team leading

Delegation

Organisational skills

Compassionate nature

Excellent communication

IT skills

Ability to motivate

Flexible approach

Education

L3 NVQ/Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

As a Day Senior Care Assistant, you will provide high quality, individualised care and support to residents during the day time, promoting each person’s privacy, dignity and independence. You will be responsible for supervising and leading the shift and team members, working together as a team to create a happy and caring atmosphere.

Whether you are carrying out a direct observation on a care assistant who is assisting someone to eat their lunch, checking that a resident’s activities log has been completed, giving a detailed handover to the team on the next shift, or assisting a resident to get dressed in the morning, you will do so with care at the heart of everything you do.

Do you want to make a difference to someone's life and feel a sense of purpose in an extremely rewarding role?

• Do you have good team leading, delegation and organisational skills?
• Have you completed, or are you currently undertaking your L3 NVQ/Diploma in Health and Social Care?
• Are you caring, warm and understanding?
• Are you spontaneous, patient, flexible and have a good sense of humour?
• Do you strongly believe in the values of Creating Communities, Caring for Each Other and Celebrating Individuality?

If your answer is yes to all these questions, why not join our Hartford Care family?

Requirements

• At least 2 years’ experience as a Care Assistant in residential care
• Completed an L3 NVQ/Diploma in Health and Social Care
• A compassionate and caring nature
• Excellent communication skills and ability to use IT systems
• Ability to lead and motivate staff members
• Able to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
• A flexible approach to working hours

This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.