Senior Care Assistant

ADVINIA HEALTH CARE; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Manchester is seeking Senior Care Assistants to lead Care Teams and provide high-quality care. Candidates must hold an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, with excellent people skills and the ability to work in a team. This role offers professional training, a fantastic working environment, and opportunities for ongoing career progression.

Benefits

Free DBS/PVG check

Professional training and ongoing career progression

Flexible pay

Free uniform

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar care role.
• Ability to administer medication.
• Supportive communications and relationship-building.

Responsibilities

• Lead Care Teams to provide high standard of care.
• Administer medication and develop care plans.
• Supervise team and mentor staff.

Skills

Fantastic people skills

Caring by nature

Great team player

Adaptable

Education

NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Our talented Senior Care Assistants lead our Care Teams to provide the highest standard of care, compassion and resident dignity. Working closely with the Nurses or Deputy Manager, you will be tasked with:

• Administering medication
• Providing hands on, high quality Resident Care
• Team supervisions
• Developing, implementing and updating care plans
• Adhering to CQC guidelines
• Coaching and mentoring your team whilst identifying training needs

Shift

The day shift is: 08:00 - 20:00

Benefits

• Free DBS/PVG check
• Professional training and ongoing career progression
• Flexible pay
• A fantastic working environment
• Free uniform
• Ongoing training and career progression opportunities

Requirements

Due to the nature of this role we need for you to hold an NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent, and have experience within a similar role.

Fantastic people skills:
Supportive and great at communicating. Able to build strong working relationships.

Caring by nature:
An enthusiastic approach with a genuine passion for making people's lives that little bit brighter each day.

Great team player:
Do you work well in a team of like minded people?

Adaptable:
Able to organise and prioritise varying commitments throughout each day.

About Advinia

Advinia has been providing high quality, person-centred care, specialised for older people and focusing on resident wellbeing for over 25 years. We operate 36 Care Homes across the UK and each is led by a team of experienced and dedicated care professionals who are committed to always prioritising the individual needs of Residents.

Our Mission

Our B Happie theme guides everything we do, aiming to create an environment where residents and staff feel valued, respected and happy. We promote three key pillars which keep our residents feeling connected, relaxed and safe. For staff, we help to make them feel fulfilled, recognised and have purpose.