Senior Care Assistant

Darnford Rose; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid training and ongoing professional

Career progression opportunities

Supportive and friendly team

Free uniform

Paid mandatory training

DBS fee refunded

Annual leave 5.6 weeks

Contributory pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Free Blue Light Card

On-demand pay app

Job summary

Darnford Rose Care Home is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to join our team. This full-time role offers 38.5 hours per week with a competitive hourly rate of £14.20 per hour.

You will lead by example, support colleagues and help residents receive the highest standards of care in a safe, welcoming and homely environment. This is an excellent step for career progression within our growing organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience in a care home or healthcare setting.
• Level 2 or 3 Health & Social Care qualification.
• Experience supervising or leading a care team.
• Confident leading shifts and supporting colleagues.
• Experience administering medication or willingness to undertake training.
• Good understanding of person-centred care, safeguarding and CQC standards.
• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills.
• Reliable, compassionate and committed to outstanding care.
• Proactive, professional and passionate about developing others.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate shifts to ensure residents receive safe, high-quality care throughout the day.
• Deliver person-centred care while promoting residents' dignity, independence and wellbeing.
• Supervise, support and mentor Care Assistants, upholding high standards of care.
• Assist with care planning and risk assessments to meet individual needs.
• Administer, record and monitor medication per policies and regulations.
• Liaise with GPs, District Nurses, Pharmacists and other healthcare professionals.
• Complete accurate care records and handovers.
• Monitor residents' wellbeing and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Promote a positive, safe and supportive environment for residents, visitors and colleagues.
• Support the Home Management Team with day-to-day operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Team supervision

Education

Health & Social Care Level 2/3

Job description

Lead by example as a Senior Care Assistant, coordinating shifts, supporting your team and delivering exceptional, person-centred care that makes a real difference every day.

Senior Care Assistant

Job Summary

Darnford Rose Care Home is looking for an experienced, caring and motivated Senior Care Assistant to join our team.

We can offer a full time role, 38.5 Hours per week and a competitive hourly rate of £14.20 per hour

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Care Assistant looking to take the next step in their career or an established Senior Care Assistant seeking a new challenge. You'll lead by example, support your colleagues and play a key role in ensuring our residents receive the highest standards of care in a safe, welcoming and homely environment.

About the Role

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will:

• Lead and coordinate shifts, ensuring residents receive safe, high-quality care throughout the day.
• Deliver exceptional, person-centred care while promoting residents' dignity, independence and wellbeing.
• Supervise, support and mentor Care Assistants, promoting best practice and high standards of care.
• Assist with care planning, risk assessments and ensuring residents' individual needs are met.
• Administer, record and monitor medication in line with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with GPs, District Nurses, Pharmacists and other healthcare professionals to support residents' clinical needs.
• Complete accurate care records, documentation and handovers.
• Monitor the wellbeing of residents and elevate concerns appropriately.
• Promote a positive, safe and supportive environment for residents, visitors and colleagues.
• Support the Home Management Team with the smooth day-to-day running of the home.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience working in a care home or healthcare setting.
• Holds a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care (desirable).
• Has experience supervising or leading a care team.
• Is confident leading shifts and supporting colleagues.
• Has experience administering medication or is willing to undertake training.
• Has a good understanding of person-centred care, safeguarding and CQC standards.
• Has excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills.
• Is reliable, compassionate and committed to delivering outstanding care.
• Is proactive, professional and passionate about supporting the development of others.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Paid training and ongoing professional development.
• Career progression opportunities across our growing organisation.
• Supportive and friendly team environment.
• Free uniform.
• Paid mandatory training.
• DBS fee refunded.
• Annual leave equivalent to 5.6 weeks (inclusive of Bank Holidays).
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Free on-site parking.
• Free Blue Light Card.
• Access to on-demand pay and savings through our financial wellbeing app.