Senior Care Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Kettering; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization committed to transforming care for older individuals. As a Senior Care Assistant, you will lead a dedicated team, ensuring exceptional care standards are met. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in residents' lives while fostering a supportive and dynamic work environment. With flexible working options and a range of financial and personal development benefits, this position is ideal for those passionate about making a positive impact in the care sector. Embrace the opportunity to grow your career in a rewarding setting where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits

Gym, fitness, and wellbeing discounts

Mental health support

Flexible working options

Access to online GP appointments

Pension plan with employer matching

Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology

Ongoing personal and professional development programs

Opportunities for career progression and promotion

Qualifications

• Experience in managing and administering medication.
• Ability to mentor and supervise staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Guide and direct a small team to maintain high care standards.
• Oversee the smooth running of a specific floor during shifts.

Skills

Medication Management

Care Plan Review

Mentoring

Team Leadership

Education

Diploma/NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

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At Anchor, we are dedicated to making our care homes not just luxurious places for our residents to live, but also wonderful workplaces for our team members. We believe that our residents deserve the very best care, and we are committed to finding exceptional, caring individuals to join our team.

The Role:

We are currently seeking a Senior Care Assistant to guide and direct a small team, ensuring high standards of care are achieved and maintained. The role involves overseeing the smooth running of a specific floor during each shift.

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will have significant responsibilities, including managing and administering medication, reviewing and updating resident care plans, mentoring less experienced staff, conducting return-to-work discussions, and staff supervisions.

This is a busy role where our residents' needs are your top priority. You will become part of the care home family, and our team members are what make our home a great place to live and work!

Hours of work:

Your working hours will be 08:00 – 20:00 on a rolling rota of three shifts on, three shifts off, averaging 42 hours per week.

Candidate Requirements:

You should have achieved or be working towards a Diploma/NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care to demonstrate your commitment and passion for care. You should also be excited about working as part of a dynamic team, ensuring the home adheres to necessary requirements and procedures, especially as the senior in charge.

Please note: All applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK.

About Anchor:

Anchor is England’s largest not-for-profit provider of care and housing for older people. Our mission is to transform housing and care so everyone can enjoy a home where they love living in later life.

Being not-for-profit means every penny we make or save is reinvested into the people who live with us, their homes, and our staff. This results in better care, higher wages, more training, and improved facilities.

A rewarding environment:

We support health, happiness, and career growth with various benefits:

• Gym, fitness, and wellbeing discounts
• Mental health support
• Flexible working options
• Access to online GP appointments

Financial benefits:

• Pension plan with employer matching
• Quick pension transfer service
• Savings, financial advice, loans, and free life assurance
• Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology, and more
• Ongoing personal and professional development programs
• Leadership online learning resources
• Opportunities for career progression and promotion