Senior Care Assistant

The Cinnamon Care Collection; Netley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential care home in Netley is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to join their dedicated team. The role involves caring for residents with a focus on promoting their individuality and independence. Candidates should hold an NVQ level 3 and have at least 2 years of experience, especially with dementia care. The position offers competitive pay of £14.32 per hour, along with additional benefits including paid breaks and training opportunities.

Benefits

Paid breaks

Paid DBS

Training and career development

Qualifications

• 2 years' previous experience in care, especially with older people.
• Knowledge of CQC Fundamental Standards.
• Experience as a supportive mentor.

Responsibilities

• Be part of the care team looking after residents.
• Support residents with daily living activities.

Skills

Care legislation knowledge

Medication administration

Supervisory skills

Experience with older people

Education

NVQ level 3 (or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Senior Care Assistant — £14.32 per hour plus company benefits. Full Time Hours - Day & Night Shifts Available.

Netley Court is a purpose-built 65 bedded residential care home set in the heart of the village of Netley Abbey caring for dementia and residential residents.

We are looking for enthusiastic, passionate and reliable Senior Care Assistants to be part of the care team looking after our residential and dementia residents.

Our team members must have a real passion for care and want to work as part of a close-knit team supporting each other, and wanting to promote choice, individuality and independence to our residents at all times.

We are looking to recruit experienced Senior Carers who hold an NVQ level 3 (or equivalent qualification) and have a sound knowledge of care legislation including CQC Fundamental Standards. You will have supervisory experience, Medication administration experience (and relevant qualification) as well as being a supportive mentor to the care assistants.

We offer competitive hourly pay, paid breaks, uniform and paid DBS along with additional company benefits. We also provide a comprehensive induction, support and training and encourage career development.

You will need 2 years' previous experience gained from working with older people and people who experience dementia - previous experience as a Senior Care Assistant is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Be part of the care team looking after our residential and dementia residents.
• Support residents with daily living activities in a way that promotes choice, individuality and independence.

Qualifications and experience

• NVQ level 3 (or equivalent qualification).
• Sound knowledge of care legislation including CQC Fundamental Standards.
• Supervisory experience.
• Medication administration experience and relevant qualification.
• 2 years' experience with older people and those with dementia; previous Senior Care Assistant experience is desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay (£14.32 per hour).
• Paid breaks, uniform and paid DBS.
• Additional company benefits, comprehensive induction, support and training, and opportunities for career development.