Senior Care Assistant

Healthcare Homes; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to join their dedicated team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in enhancing the quality of care for residents, supervising a team, and mentoring junior staff. This position offers the opportunity to work in a supportive and friendly environment, where your contributions will make a significant impact on the lives of those you care for. With a commitment to person-centered care, this role is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in the care sector. Join a leading provider that values its staff and offers extensive training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Company Pension

5.6 weeks paid holiday

Refer a Friend scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Extensive training courses

Qualifications and Apprenticeship opportunities

Blue Light Card discounts

Recognition and Long Service awards

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience in a care home is essential.
• Experience in writing and updating care plans is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the care team and ensure high standards of care.
• Administer medication and mentor Care Assistants.

Skills

Supervisory Experience

Care Plan Writing

Medication Administration

Education

Relevant Care Qualifications

Job description

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Senior Care Assistant

Needham Market, Suffolk

Night Shifts - 12 hours per week including alternate weekends

£12.20 per hour

Healthcare Homes are recruiting for a Senior Care Assistant to work at Uvedale Hall in Needham Market, Suffolk.

Our Senior Care Assistants play an important part in the quality of care we provide to our residents, taking an active role in promoting the services we provide, supervising the care team and administering medication as required. You will take an active role in mentoring Care Assistants to ensure they deliver the highest standard of care to our residents.

Minimum Requirements:

Previous supervisory experience within a care home or care environment is required, along with experience in writing and updating care plans.

In return we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Company Pension
• 5.6 weeks paid holiday pay
• Refer a Friend scheme worth up to £1000 per person
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental health, financial support, counselling and family wellbeing
• Extensive training courses through our Healthcare Homes Academy
• Qualifications and Apprenticeship opportunities including Advanced Healthcare Practitioner
• Blue Light Card offering a number of discounts across retail and hospitality including 10% at Asda and discounted tickets for theme parks and attractions
• Recognition and Long Service awards

Uvedale Hall is committed to providing the highest quality care possible, taking great pride in providing tailored care and support to meet the individual needs of each resident, in a friendly, warm, welcoming and supportive atmosphere.

Established in 2005, Healthcare Homes Group has an existing portfolio comprising of 48 residential and nursing homes located across East Anglia and the South of England. We are a leading provider within the care sector and our ethos is to deliver the best person-centred care to all our residents.

If you are interested in this role and would like to hear more about working as a Senior Care Assistant at Uvedale Hall, then get in touch.