Senior Care Assistant

TipTopJob; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider in Ipswich is seeking a dedicated Senior Care Assistant to supervise a team and ensure the delivery of high-quality care. The ideal candidate will have an NVQ Level 2 or higher in Health and Social Care, plus experience in a similar role. This full-time night shift position offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits, including a company pension scheme and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Paid breaks

Free learning and development

Free DBS

Overtime Incentive scheme

28 days paid holiday

Company pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Must hold an NVQ Level 2 or higher in Health and Social Care.
• Previous experience in a similar role in care.
• Ability to administer medications safely.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and inspire a team of Care Assistants.
• Participate in staff training and development activities.
• Administer medication and carry out assessments.

Skills

Previous experience in providing care at a similar level

Strong organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to provide person-centred care

Experience in safe administration of medication

Education

NVQ Level 2 or higher in Health and 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 the UK's leading health care providers.

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

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

Key Duties

• 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.
• Administer medication, carry out assessments, and care plans.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• 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.

Benefits

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. This exciting position is a permanent full-time role for 36 hours a week on night shifts only. 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 an endorsed Skills for Care provider.