Senior Care Assistant

Lowry Recruitment Ltd; Lincoln; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Senior Care Assistant to join their flagship home in Lincoln. This role offers the opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art facility, providing exceptional care to residents with diverse needs. The ideal candidate will have a passion for improving the home experience and a commitment to fostering a warm, supportive community. With a focus on personal care and team collaboration, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in social care. If you have the required qualifications and experience, this is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in a rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years experience in elderly social care.
• NVQ 2 in Health and Social Care is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level personal care to residents following care plans.
• Supervise and support the care team ensuring values are maintained.

Skills

Personal Care

Supervisory Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Senior Care Assistant NIGHTS
Lincoln LN6
38.5hrs a week on Nights
12 month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)
£14.33/hr
CQC Rating – GOOD in all areas.
CareHome Rating – 9.8/10

PLEASE NOTE: Sponsorship for overseas candidates is not available, also neither is switching visas. Please do not apply.

About the Role:
This is a stunning home, a flagship home for a National Care provider which was built to incredibly high standards in 2017. You will be working in a purpose-built property with state-of-the-art facilities designed to support individuals with residential and dementia care needs. You will be working for a charitable organisation who put the needs of the 40 residents and its staff first, whose person-centred approach to care relies on the dedication and passion of our employees, who we expect to go the extra mile to improve the home experience and generate a relaxed and informal community within our homes.

You will be working in a residential and Residential Dementia setting. Role available –
· Nights Senior – 38.5 hours per week - £14.33 per hour (NVQ 2 Qualified), 3 on 3 off x 12hr shift pattern, 8pm-8am. Breaks Unpaid

Key Responsibilities

1. To provide the highest level of personal care and attention to residents, following individual care plans carefully and ensuring that all contact is polite, friendly, warm and supportive.
2. To act as a key worker for a named group of residents, ensuring that these responsibilities are carried out in full (as defined in the training manual).
3. To supervise and support the care team, ensuring that the Care Home values of trust, respect and care are always maintained and that each team member treats residents in the way that they would expect to be treated themselves.

Person Specification (Senior Care Assistant)

1. Two years minimum experience of working in an Elderly social care environment.
2. Have a NVQ 2 in Health and Social Care, QCF or equivalent (essential).
3. Supervisory/leadership skills, and a willingness to develop new skills.

This is a fantastic opportunity, please apply online in the first instance. Please note due to the expected high level of applications, if you do not hear back within 3 working days your application has been unsuccessful.

Job Info

Job Title: Senior Care Assistant

Company: Lowry Recruitment Ltd

Location: Lincoln, Lincolnshire

Posted: Mar 7th 2025

Closes: Apr 7th 2025

Sector: Social Care

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full Time