Senior Care Assistant

CS UK Recruitment Ltd; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Halewood is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to manage the care team in a home for dementia residents. This full-time role guarantees excellent care standards with a salary of £14.00 per hour and various benefits, including paid leave and career development opportunities. Experience in elderly care and a related qualification are necessary.

Benefits

5.6 weeks paid annual leave

Career development opportunities

Excellent work environment

Paid DBS

Free on-site parking

Free uniform

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Must hold an NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care.

Responsibilities

• Manage the care team within the Home.
• Ensure adherence to CQC guidelines.
• Promote high standards of care.
• Instruct and support less experienced staff.

Skills

Excellent communication and written skills

Previous experience in elderly care

Resilient and well-organised

Team player with initiative

Flexible under pressure

Supervisory experience

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Overview

A fantastic new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Senior Care Assistant to work in an excellent care home based in Halewood, Liverpool. You will be working for one of the UK’s leading healthcare providers. This is a home which cares for those living with dementia. Excellent residential care and comfort are guaranteed from a team who are passionate about their care standards and their residents.

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

Responsibilities

• Manage the care team within the Home
• Ensure care staff adhere to CQC guidelines whilst providing exceptional levels of care to residents
• Promote and deliver high standards of care and supervise
• Instruct less experienced staff to enable them to fully contribute to the care provided within the Home

Skills & Experience

• Excellent communication and written skills
• Previous experience working within an elderly care setting
• Self-motivated, resilient and well-organised
• Team player but able to work on your own initiative
• Dependable, able to work well under pressure and flexible to meet the needs of the Home
• Previous supervisory experience within a care/nursing home setting and experience of working with the elderly

Salary and Benefits

The successful Senior Care Assistant will receive a salary of £14.00 per hour (£24,024 per annum). This is a permanent full-time role for 33 hours a week, working night shifts. Benefits include:

• 5.6 weeks of paid annual leave
• Career development opportunities
• Excellent work environment
• Paid DBS
• Free on-site parking
• Free uniform
• Pension scheme

Reference ID: 6512

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV to [e-mail]

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