Senior Care Assistant

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Ovingdean; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider in Ipswich is seeking a Senior Care Assistant for a full-time night shift role. You will supervise a team of Care Assistants and provide various health care services. The position requires NVQ Level 2 or higher in Health & Social Care and offers a competitive salary of up to £28,211.04, along with generous benefits, including paid breaks, free development opportunities, and a company pension scheme.

Benefits

Free learning and development

Free DBS

Paid breaks

Overtime Incentive scheme

Length of Service Awards

Employee Assistance Programme

28 days paid holiday

Company pension scheme – employer’s contribution up to 6%

2x Salary Death in Service benefit

Qualifications

• Must hold NVQ Level 2 or higher in Health & Social Care.
• Previous experience in care at a similar level preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to person-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and inspire a team of Care Assistants.
• Administer medication and carry out assessments and care plans.
• Lead staff meetings and training sessions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Medication administration

Person-centered care

Education

NVQ Level 2 or higher in Health & Social Care

Job description

An excellent new job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Senior Care Assistant to work in a care home based in the Ipswich, Suffolk area. You will be working for one of UK’s leading health care providers

The home provides the best possible residential and dementia care in Ipswich and has exceptional reputation with all healthcare professionals

**To be considered for this position you must hold an NVQ Level 2 or higher in Health & Social Care**

As the Senior Care Assistant your key duties include:
• Responsible for supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy Manager
• Lead, facilitate, and participate in staff meetings, staff training, supervision, appraisals, and development activities
• To administer medication, carry out assessments and care plans

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
• Previous experience in providing care at a similar level
• Familiar and experienced in the safe administration of medication
• Committed to providing person centred care to residents
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Able to demonstrate a genuine desire to work in the care sector

The successful Senior Care Assistant will receive an excellent salary up to £15.07 per hour and the annual salary is up to £28,211.04 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role for 36 hours a week on night shifts only. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
**Handover + Paid Breaks**
• Free learning and development
• Free DBS
• Paid breaks
• Overtime Incentive scheme
• Length of Service Awards
• Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 28 days paid holiday (Including Bank Holidays)
• Company pension scheme – employer’s contribution matched up to 6%
• 2x Salary Death in Service benefit Opportunities to undertake RQF level qualifications with endorsed Skills for Care provider

Reference ID: 7031
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