Senior Care Assistant

Lowry Recruitment; Penarth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider based in Penarth is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to work night shifts at a 36-bed care home. The role offers £14.33 per hour with a 44-hour workweek. Applicants must be NVQ Level 2 qualified and have a passion for providing high-quality personal care in a supportive environment. This position requires key working responsibilities and team supervision to uphold care standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in a care environment.
• NVQ 2 qualified or equivalent.
• Ability to follow care plans meticulously.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and attention to residents.
• Act as a key worker ensuring responsibilities are met.
• Supervise and support the care team.

Skills

Personal care

Team supervision

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Senior Care Assistant NIGHTS Penarth CF64 5BN

44hrs a week on Nights

£14.33 / hr

CareHome Rating - an incredible 9.9 / 10

PLEASE NOTE SPONSORSHIP FOR OVERSEAS CANDIDATES IS NOT AVAILABLE, ALSO NEITHER IS SWITCHING VISAS SORRY. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY.

This is a stunning 36 bed home, a flag ship home for a National Charity and Care provider which was built to incredibly high standards. You will be working in a purpose-built property with state-of-the-art facilities designed to support individuals with residentialand dementia care needs.

You will be working in a residential and Residential Dementia setting.

Nights Senior 44hours per week - £14.33 per hour (NVQ 2 Qualified), 4 x 12hr shift pattern, 8pm-8am. Breaks Unpaid. Alternative weekends off.

Key Responsibilities

To provide the highest level of personal care and attention to residents, following individual care plans carefully and ensuring that all contact is polite, friendly, warm and supportive.

To act as a key worker for a named group of residents, ensuring that these responsibilities are carried out in full (as defined in the training manual).

To supervise and support the care team, ensuring that the Care Home values of trust, respect and care are always maintained and that each team member t...