Senior Care Assistant

Nurse Seekers; Lytham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training and development

Career progression opportunities

Supportive working environment

Job summary

Nurse Seekers are recruiting a Senior Care Assistant for a specialised mental health nursing home in Lytham St Annes. You will provide compassionate, person-centred care to residents with mental health needs and work closely with nurses and the care team to maintain high standards of wellbeing.

The role requires prior experience as a Senior Care Assistant or experienced Care Assistant, with safeguarding knowledge and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Experience as Senior Care Assistant or equivalent in care settings.
• Understanding of safeguarding and person-centred care principles.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care, promoting dignity and independence.
• Support residents with daily living and mental health needs.
• Administer medication as trained and per care plans.
• Lead and support care staff during shifts.
• Maintain accurate care records and documentation.
• Collaborate with nurses and health professionals; report changes.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Person-centred care

Compassionate care

Education

NVQ Level 3/2 Health & Social Care

Job description

Senior Care Assistant - Lytham St Annes

Nurse Seekers are recruiting Senior Care Assistants on behalf of our client, a specialist mental health nursing home in Lytham St Annes.

We are seeking compassionate, experienced care professionals who are committed to providing high-quality, person-centred care and support to residents with mental health needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care while promoting dignity and independence.
• Support residents with daily living, emotional and mental health needs.
• Administer medication in line with training and care plans, where required.
• Lead and support care staff during shifts.
• Maintain accurate care records and documentation.
• Work closely with nurses and other healthcare professionals.
• Monitor and report changes in residents' wellbeing.
• Support individual care plans, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures.
• Promote a safe, respectful and welcoming environment.

About You

• Previous experience as a Senior Care Assistant or experienced Care Assistant.
• Experience in mental health, nursing home, residential care or a similar setting.
• A caring, patient and compassionate approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A good understanding of safeguarding and person-centred care.
• The confidence to take responsibility and support junior staff.
• NVQ Level 3or 2 in Health & Social Care is desirable.

SPONSORSHIP IS NOT ON OFFER WITH THIS POSITION

What our Client Offers

• Competitive salary.
• Supportive working environment.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Career progression opportunities.
• The chance to make a genuine difference to residents' lives.