Senior Care Assistant

HealthJobs4U Ltd; Northam; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider seeks a Senior Care Assistant to join their team in Bideford. This important role involves supporting staff, assisting residents with personal care, and ensuring the highest standards of care. With a supportive team atmosphere and opportunities for ongoing training, it's a fantastic chance to develop within a caring environment.

Benefits

Free uniform

Free enhanced DBS check

Blue Light Card eligibility

Free on-site parking

Meals provided

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a care home setting is required.
• Ability to lead a small team with confidence.
• Medication training is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assisting residents with personal care and daily living activities.
• Administering medication after training.
• Supporting care staff and overseeing shifts.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Kindness

Patience

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Vacancy: Senior Care Assistant (Days) – AV1742B

Location: Bideford (North Devon)

Pay rate: c£31,200pa (40hr contract with paid breaks)

A Senior Care Assistant is required at our Client’s fantastic Residential Care facility situated in Bideford, North Devon. The home offers the highest standards of care where dignity is respected, interests are nurtured and residents are cared for like family.

As aSenior Care Assistant, you’ll lead by example and support the team in delivering exceptional care. Your duties will include:

• Assisting residents with personal care and daily living activities.
• Administering medication (after training)
• Supporting care staff and overseeing shifts
• Liaising with families, GPs, and other professionals
• Dealing with emergencies
• Keeping clear and accurate records

What We’re Looking For:

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (or working towards it)
• Previous experience in a care home setting
• A kind, patient and reliable personality
• Ability to lead a small team with confidence and warmth
• Good communication skills and a genuine love for elderly care

What We Offer:

• Friendly, supportive team and atmosphere
• Free uniform
• Free enhanced DBS check
• Blue Light Card eligibility
• Free on-site parking
• Meals provided
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

Our Client’s ethos is to be family orientated, professional, hard-working, client-led and fun. A happy atmosphere is promoted by the Management, as this adds to the home's environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a Care Provider who really cares.

Previous experience as a Senior Care Assistant is required and an NVQ3 in Health & Social Care is desirable. Also, medication training would be extremely advantageous.

If you are interested in joining this friendly team, please apply below.