Senior Care Assistant

Jupiter Recruitment; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a dedicated Senior Care Assistant for their Ipswich care home. The role involves supervising care staff, administering medication, and ensuring person-centered care. Benefits include paid breaks, a company pension scheme, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Free learning and development

Paid breaks

Employee Assistance Programme

28 days paid holiday

Company pension scheme

Length of Service Awards

Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits

Overtime Incentive scheme

Free DBS

Qualifications

• Previous experience in providing care at a similar level.
• Familiar with safe medication administration.
• Genuine desire to work in the care sector.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and inspire a team of Care Assistants.
• Administer medication and carry out care plans.
• Lead staff meetings and training sessions.

Skills

Communication

Organizational

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

An excellent new job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Senior Care Assistant to work in a care home based in the Ipswich, Suffolk area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

The home provides the best possible residential and dementia care in Ipswich and has exceptional reputation with all healthcare professionals

To be considered for this position you must hold an NVQ Level 2 or higher in Health & Social Care

As the Senior Care Assistant your key duties include:

* Responsible for supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy Manager
* Lead, facilitate, and participate in staff meetings, staff training, supervision, appraisals, and development activities
* To administer medication, carry out assessments and care plans

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

* Previous experience in providing care at a similar level
* Familiar and experienced in the safe administration of medication
* Committed to providing person centred care to residents
* Strong organizational and communication skills
* Able to demonstrate a genuine desire to work in the care sector

The successful Senior Care Assistant will receive an excellent salary up to GBP15.07 per hour and the annual salary is up to GBP28,211.04 per annum. We currently have permanent vacancies for both days and night shifts available. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

Handover + Paid Breaks

* Free learning and development
* Free DBS
* Paid breaks
* Overtime Incentive scheme
* Length of Service Awards
* Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits
* Employee Assistance Programme
* 28 days paid holiday (Including Bank Holidays)
* Company pension scheme - employer's contribution matched up to 6%
* 2x Salary Death in Service benefit Opportunities to undertake RQF level qualifications with endorsed Skills for Care provider

Reference ID: 7031

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