Senior Care Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Care Assistant role at Hempstalls Hall Care Home, run by Avery Healthcare Group, focuses on delivering personal care, monitoring residents' wellbeing and keeping care plans current. You will support medication, supervise staff, and engage in person-centred care planning, acting as the main contact for residents and professionals.

An NVQ 3 in care and two years' experience in a similar setting are required, with DBS disclosure and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes.
• Two years' experience in a similar care environment.
• DBS disclosure check.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
• Living the values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of personal care in a safe, caring and inclusive environment, working alongside the care team.
• Monitor each resident's wellbeing, update care plans and records when needs change.
• Support residents with their medication requirements.
• Take part in person-centred care planning, implementing and evaluating plans monthly.
• Undertake staff supervisions and support staff development.
• Act as key contact for residents, relatives, visitors and health and social care professionals.
• Act on reasonable requests and escalations as needed.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Positive attitude

Flexibility and range of duties

Education

NVQ 3 in care for care homes

Job description

Senior Care Assistant on the care team at Hempstalls Hall Care Home, run by Avery Healthcare Group. The post centres on delivering personal care, monitoring residents' wellbeing and keeping care plans current, alongside supporting medication and supervising staff. It also involves person-centred care planning and acting as the main contact for residents, relatives and health and social care professionals. An NVQ 3 in care and two years' experience in a similar setting are required.

What the job involves

• Deliver high standards of personal care in a safe, caring and inclusive environment, working alongside the care team
• Monitor each resident's wellbeing, update care plans and records when needs change
• Support residents with their medication requirements
• Take part in person-centred care planning, implementing and evaluating plans monthly
• Undertake staff supervisions and support staff development
• Act as key contact for residents, relatives, visitors and health and social care professionals
• Act on reasonable requests and escal…

Qualifications

• NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes

Experience

• Two years' experience in a similar care environment

Skills & knowledge

• Effective verbal and written communication
• Positive attitude to supporting and nurturing residents and staff
• Responsive and flexible across a range of responsibilities

Checks & eligibility

• DBS disclosure check
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK

Other

• Living the values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable

What's offered

• Opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career
• DBS check cost met by the employer