Senior Care Assistant

Healthcare Homes; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the care sector is seeking dedicated Senior Care Assistants to join their team at Oaklands House. In this rewarding role, you will supervise a care team, ensuring high standards of care for residents while mentoring and supporting Care Assistants. You will also be responsible for administering medication and updating care plans. With comprehensive training opportunities and a supportive work environment, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. If you are passionate about providing quality care and want to be part of a caring community, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Company Pension

5.6 weeks paid holiday

Refer a Friend scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Extensive training courses

Qualifications and Apprenticeship opportunities

Blue Light Card discounts

Recognition and Long Service awards

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience in a care environment is essential.
• Experience in writing and updating care plans is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the care team to ensure high standards of care.
• Administer medication and mentor Care Assistants.

Skills

Supervisory Experience

Care Plan Writing

Mentoring

Medication Administration

Job description

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Senior Care Assistant

Oaklands House, Reydon

£13 per hour

Night shifts available - 8pm - 8am including every other weekend

Healthcare Homes are recruiting for Senior Care Assistants to work at Oaklands House in Reydon. Our Senior Care Assistants play an important part in the quality of care we provide to our residents, taking an active role in promoting the services we provide, supervising the care team, and administering medication as required. You will take an active role in mentoring Care Assistants to ensure they deliver the highest standard of care to our residents.

Responsibilities:

1. Supervise the care team and ensure high standards of care.
2. Administer medication as required.
3. Mentor and support Care Assistants.
4. Write and update care plans.

Minimum Requirements:

Previous supervisory experience within a care home or care environment is required, along with experience in writing and updating care plans.

In return, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Company Pension
• 5.6 weeks paid holiday pay
• Refer a Friend scheme worth up to £1000 per person
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental health and wellbeing
• Extensive training courses through our Healthcare Homes Academy
• Qualifications and Apprenticeship opportunities including Advanced Healthcare Practitioner
• Blue Light Card offering a number of discounts across retail and hospitality
• Recognition and Long Service awards

If you are interested in this role and would like to hear more about working as a Senior Care Assistant at Oaklands, then get in touch.