Senior Care Assistant

CS UK Recruitment Ltd; Peacehaven; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK health care provider seeks a Senior Care Assistant in Peacehaven. The role involves leading a team, providing high-quality care, and supporting residents' well-being. Candidates must have an NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care and experience in a similar setting. Benefits include generous holiday, life assurance, and professional development opportunities. This permanent, full-time position offers a competitive salary of £14.33 per hour, amounting to £24,590.28 annually.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Life assurance

Discount scheme with retail stores

Training courses and qualifications

Career progression opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Access to wellbeing resources

Recommend a friend scheme

Free uniform and DBS check

Healthcare scheme at competitive rates

Qualifications

• NVQ/QCF Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care is essential.
• Previous experience in a similar care setting.
• Experience in leading, coaching, and motivating a care team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of committed care assistants.
• Provide high-quality care for residents.
• Support residents with personal care and activities.
• Administer medication and maintain records.

Skills

Passionate about caring for older people

Experience leading a team

Previous care experience

Ability to use own initiative

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care

Job description

An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Senior Care Assistant to work in an excellent care home based in the Wath upon Dearne, Rotherham area. You will be working for one of the UK’s leading health care providers.

This is a fantastic purpose-built care home providing modern residential and dementia care for the residents in the home.

To be eligible for this role, candidates should hold a desirable NVQ/QCF Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care

Key Duties

• Lead and inspire a team of committed care assistants
• Provide the highest quality of care to our residents enabling them to live later life well.
• Support residents with personal care needs and help them take part in a wide range of activities that support their health and wellbeing
• Administer medication and maintain clear and accurate records

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Passionate about caring for older people
• Previous care experience within a similar setting
• Experience leading, coaching and motivating a team to deliver high quality care
• Have a kind, warm and caring nature
• Able to work well as part of a team but also use your own initiative

The successful Senior Care Assistant will receive an excellent salary of £14.33 per hour and the annual salary is £24,590.28 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full‑time role for 33 hours a week on days only. 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
• Healthcare scheme at competitive rates

Reference ID: 7162

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