Senior Care Assistant

Nurse Seekers Ltd; Lytham St Annes; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Supportive working environment

Training and development opportunities

Career progression opportunities

The chance to make a genuinedifference

Job summary

Nurse Seekers Ltd is recruiting for a Senior Care Assistant in Lytham St Annes within a specialist mental health nursing home. You will provide compassionate, person-centred care and support residents with daily living and wellbeing.

The role requires prior experience in care, strong communication and teamwork, safeguarding awareness, and the ability to lead junior staff. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Care Assistant or senior caregiver in similar settings.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Good safeguarding knowledge and commitment to person-centred care.
• Ability to take responsibility and support junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care promoting dignity and independence.
• Support residents with daily living and mental health needs.
• Monitor and report changes in residents' wellbeing.
• Lead and support care staff during shifts.
• Maintain accurate care records and documentation.
• Collaborate with nurses and other healthcare professionals.

Skills

Senior care experience

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Safeguarding & person-centred care

Leadership & supervising juniors

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

NVQ Level 2 in 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

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• 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.