Senior Care Assistant

TipTopJob; Ormskirk; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Life assurance

Discount scheme with retailers

Training courses & qualifications

Career progression

Employee assistance programme

Chaplaincy & pastoral support

Wellbeing resources

Refer a friend scheme

Family friendly policies

Long service awards

Free uniform

Cycle2Work salary sacrifice

Healthcare scheme

Job summary

TipTopJob in Lancashire is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to lead a team in a high-quality care setting. The role focuses on supporting residents with personal care, promoting wellbeing, and administering medications.

The ideal candidate will hold an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care, demonstrate compassionate leadership, and contribute to a positive, patient-centered environment. This is a permanent full-time night-shift position with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care is required.
• Experience leading, coaching and motivating a team to deliver high quality care.
• Patience, communication and listening skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of care assistants to provide high quality care to residents.
• Support residents with personal care needs and help them participate in activities for health and wellbeing.
• Administer medication and maintain clear and accurate records.

Skills

Team leadership

Caring for older people

Time management

Communication

Initiative

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

A fantastic new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Senior Care Assistant to work in an exceptional care home based in the Ormskirk, Lancashire area. You will be working for one of UKs leading health care providers.

To be considered for this position you must hold an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care.

As a Senior Care Assistant Your Key Duties Include

• You will lead and inspire a team of committed care assistants to provide the highest quality of care to our residents enabling them to live later life well


• Supporting our residents with personal care needs and helping them to take part in a wide range of activities that support their health and wellbeing


• You will administer medication and maintain clear and accurate records

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Passionate about caring for older people


• Previous care experience


• Experience leading, coaching and motivating a team to deliver high quality care


• You will have a kind, warm and caring nature and be able to work well as part of a team but also use your own initiative


• Patience, communication and listening skills are equally important


• Maintaining accurate records, time management and prioritising tasks will also be strengths


• Ability to lead by example, form positive relationships and energise colleagues to deliver exceptional care then wed love to hear from you

Benefits

The successful Senior Care Assistant will receive an excellent salary of GBP15.30 per hour and the annual salary is GBP35,006.40 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role for 44 hours a week on nights. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave


• Life assurance


• A discount scheme which includes savings with retail stores and online purchases


• Access to a number of nationally recognised training courses and qualifications


• Genuine career progression and development opportunities


• Employee assistance programme including free counselling and legal advice


• Access to chaplaincy and pastoral support


• Access to wellbeing resources


• Recommend a friend scheme


• Family friendly policies


• Long service awards


• Free uniform and DBS check


• Cycle2Work salary sacrifice scheme


• Healthcare scheme at competitive rates

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