Senior Care Assistant

Advinia Health Care; North Hertfordshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in North Hertfordshire is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to lead care teams and ensure high standards of resident care. You will oversee administration of medication, develop care plans, and mentor your team. The ideal candidate holds an NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care and possesses strong leadership and people skills. This role offers a supportive work environment with professional training and progression opportunities.

Benefits

Free DBS/PVG check

Professional training and ongoing career progression

Flexible pay

Fantastic working environment

Free uniform

Qualifications

• Holding an NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Experience in a similar role is mandatory.
• Ability to lead and mentor a care team.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and provide hands-on resident care.
• Develop and implement care plans in adherence to guidelines.
• Coaching team members and identifying training needs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Compassion

Education

NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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 with teams of experienced professionals committed to prioritising the individual needs of Residents.

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 to keep our residents feeling connected, relaxed and safe; for staff, we help them feel fulfilled, recognised and purposeful.

Your New Role

Our 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: Day shift is 08:00 – 20:00

In Return we can offer

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

A few things we are looking for…

• A leader: Our Senior Care Assistants lead from the front with a hands-on approach.
• Qualifications: Due to the nature of this role we require 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 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.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Care | Compassion | Courage | Communication | Commitment | Competence