Senior Care Assistant

Aveley Lodge Residential Care Home; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential care home in Peacehaven is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to manage daily shift responsibilities, dispense medications, and assist with personal care for residents. Candidates should have a minimum of NVQ 3 and at least one year of care experience in the UK. This role requires participation in night shifts on a rotational basis and involves completing mandatory paperwork. Competitive pay and dedicated support provided.

Qualifications

• Fully registered online Enhanced DBS or willingness to undertake a new check.
• Minimum one year’s care experience in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Run and organise the day-to-day shift responsibilities.
• Assist fellow staff with all aspects of personal care including feeding.
• Complete all mandatory paperwork regarding residents.

Skills

Personal care assistance

Medication dispensing

Communication with medical professionals

Education

Minimum NVQ 3

Job description

Note: we are unable to offer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Run and organise the day-to-day shift responsibilities
• Dispense residents’ medication
• Liaise with medical professionals such as GPs and DNs
• Assist fellow staff with all aspects of personal care including feeding
• Complete regular checks on residents
• Complete all mandatory paperwork regarding residents
• Night shifts will be required on a rotational basis

Shift patterns

8am - 2pm, 2pm – 8pm and 8pm – 8am (to provide care 24-hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year)

Employment requirements

• Fully registered online Enhanced DBS (or be willing to undertake a new Enhanced DBS check)
• Minimum NVQ 3
• Minimum one year’s care experience in the UK