Senior Care Assistant

Excelcare; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 Days holiday including bank/holiday

Free on-site parking

Enhanced bank holiday pay

Annual salary review

Refer a Friend £500

DBS certificate paid

Funded qualifications via Apprenticesh

Paid uniform

Employee of the month £100

Team appreciation week

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Excelcare's The Willows Care Home in Milton Keynes is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to join a compassionate team and support residents with physical, emotional and social needs.

You will mentor junior staff, report to the Home Manager, promote independence and dignity, and contribute to person-centred care plans and risk assessments. Night shifts 8pm-8am, 48 hours per week, with the possibility of weekend work.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Care Assistant with an NVQ 2/3 in Health and Social Care or three years’ experience without an NVQ.
• Experience in a nursing or care home or as a home care worker.
• Understanding of regulatory frameworks – CQC.
• Knowledge and practice of working with dementia is desirable.
• Experience prompting/administering medication using an electronic e-MAR system is desirable.

Responsibilities

• As a Senior Care Assistant, mentor a team of Care Assistants and help deliver outstanding care.
• Report to the Home Manager and work with ancillary teams and other Senior Care Assistants.
• Engage in meaningful activities with residents and promote independence, choice, dignity and respect.
• Contribute to person-centred care plans and risk assessments with regular updates and reviews.

Job description

Location: On site / Heathercroft, Great Linford, Milton Keynes MK14 5EG, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare | Healthcare Assistants
Hourly Salary range:from £ 14.05 to £ 14.50

As a Senior Care Assistant at The Willows Care Home in Milton Keynes you will be part of a compassionate and welcoming team providing physical, emotional, and social support. Your dedication, reliability and support will make a difference every day.

Excelcare is a family-owned Care Home group established for over 34 years. We provide the highest standards of care to older people with a range of needs including dementia, physical disabilities, and mental health issues.

• Salary: £14.05 to £14.50 per hour depending on experience and qualifications
• 48 hours a week
• Night shifts from 8pm - 8am, Monday - Sunday. You must be able to work alternate weekends

About the role:

• As a Senior Care Assistant, you will be working alongside and mentoring a team of Care Assistants to ensure that outstanding care is delivered at all times.
• You would be reporting to the Home Manager and work directly with the ancillary teams and other Senior Care Assistants within the home.
• You will be engaging in meaningful activities with the people living in our care home as well as always promoting independence, choice, dignity, and respect
• Your involvement with creating person-centred care plans and risk assessments will be key to the successful delivery of outstanding care and regular updates and reviews will be required

What we are looking for from you:

• Experience as a Senior Care Assistant with an NVQ 2/3 qualification in Health and Social Care OR three years’ experience without an NVQ
• Experience in a nursing or care home OR as a home care worker
• Understanding of regulatory frameworks – Care Quality Commission (CQC)
• Knowledge and practice of working with people suffering with dementia is desirable
• Previous experience prompting/administering medication using an electronic e-MAR system would be desirable – full training and support will be provided.
• You will be an enthusiastic, inspiring, and caring individual - passionate about what we do

What we offer in return for your hard work:

• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
• Free on-site parking*
• Enhanced bank holiday pay
• Annual salary review
• Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding £500 for every person you refer*
• DBS certificate paid by Excelcare*
• Funded qualifications via the apprenticeship programme (where required)
• Paid uniform
• Employee of the month - £100 for outstanding contribution
• Team appreciation week
• Blue Light Card reimbursement – where you can access a wide range of discounts

*Terms and Conditions apply

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