Senior Care Assistant

TipTopJob; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Life assurance

Discount scheme

Training courses

Career progression

Employee assistance programme

Chaplaincy & pastoral support

Wellbeing resources

Refer a friend scheme

Family friendly policies

Long service awards

Free uniform & DBS check

Cycle2Work scheme

Healthcare scheme

Job summary

TipTopJob in Blackpool, Lancashire is seeking a dedicated Senior Care Assistant to join a leading UK care home. You will work 39 hours per week on day shifts, in a fixed-term contract for 1 year, and you must hold an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care.

You will lead and inspire a team of care assistants, support residents with personal care and activities, and help administer medication with accurate records. A comprehensive benefits package accompanies the role.

Qualifications

• Must hold an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of care assistants to provide high-quality resident care.
• Support residents with personal care and activities for health and wellbeing.
• Administer medication and maintain clear, accurate records.

Skills

Team Leadership

Care for older people

Communication

Time management

Record keeping

Initiative

Patience

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Senior Care Assistant to work in an exceptional care home based in the Blackpool, Lancashire area. You will be working for one of UKs leading healthcare providers

This care home is situated within beautifully landscaped grounds in North Shore, Blackpool and provides residential care in a purpose:built setting

**To be considered for this position you must hold an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care**

As a Senior Care Assistant Your Key Duties Include

• You will lead and inspire a team of committed care assistants to provide the highest quality of care to our residents enabling them to live later life well
• Supporting our residents with personal care needs and helping them to take part in a wide range of activities that support their health and wellbeing
• You will administer medication and maintain clear and accurate records

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

• Passionate about caring for older people
• Previous care experience
• Experience leading, coaching and motivating a team to deliver high quality care
• You will have a kind, warm and caring nature and be able to work well as part of a team but also use your own initiative
• Patience, communication and listening skills are equally important
• Maintaining accurate records, time management and prioritising tasks will also be strengths
• Ability to lead by example, form positive relationships and energise colleagues to deliver exceptional care then wed love to hear from you

Benefits

The successful Senior Care Assistant will receive an excellent salary of GBP15.30 per hour. This exciting position is a fixed term contract for 1 year working full time 39 hours a week on day shifts. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave
• Life assurance
• A discount scheme which includes savings with retail stores and online purchases
• Access to a number of nationally recognised training courses and qualifications
• Genuine career progression and development opportunities
• Employee assistance programme including free counselling and legal advice
• Access to chaplaincy and pastoral support
• Access to wellbeing resources
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Family friendly policies
• Long service awards
• Free uniform and DBS check
• Cycle2Work salary sacrifice scheme
• Healthcare scheme at competitive rates