Senior Care Assistant

Nazareth; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS/PVG check paid

Enhanced overtime rates

Training and development

Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Card discounts

National Living Wage (18-22)

Job summary

Nazareth is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to deliver high-quality care at our Plymouth care home. You will lead and support a care team, ensure safe, effective services, and maintain clear records for residents’ care plans and communications with families and healthcare professionals.

The role requires empathy, teamwork, and a willingness to undertake Level 3 Health and Social Care qualifications. DBS/PVG disclosure is required, with training and development opportunities provided.

Qualifications

• S/NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (Adults) or willingness to undertake the Level 3 qualification.
• Two satisfactory references and enhanced DBS/PVG disclosure.
• Ability to lead and supervise care staff.
• Empathetic approach with residents and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate and supervise in the delivery of care to residents.
• Administer prescribed medication following the home’s policy and procedure.
• Lead, motivate and support care staff.
• Prepare, implement, review and update residents' care plans in line with personal wishes and preferences.
• Establish liaison with GPs, District Nurses, Physiotherapy, Hospitals, etc.

Skills

Team leadership

Care delivery

Communication

Documentation

Education

S/NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (Adults)

Job description

We have opportunities at our care home for Senior Care Assistant roles. The main responsibility of the job is to deliver a high standard of care to our residents.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To actively participate and supervise in the delivery of care to the residents
• Support and work closely with families and friends offering them professional and emotional support, sensitive to individual need
• To administer prescribed medication to residents following the home’s policy and procedure
• To lead, motivate and support care staff
• To be responsible with the team for the preparation, implementation, review and update of all residents care plans in line with their personal wishes and preferences
• To establish affective liaison with other healthcare professionals e.g. GPs, District Nurses, Physiotherapy, Hospitals, etc.

All posts offered are subject to two satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS or PVG disclosure.

About You

You will be responsible in leading the care team ensuring that a safe, effective, and efficient care service is maintained which meets the needs of our residents. You will ensure that clear and accurate records and communication systems relating to clinical and care delivery are maintained and effectively used. As a Senior Care Assistant, you will act as a role model for good clinical and care governance practice.

We are looking for someone who can work as part of a team and can effectively supervise individuals and a team. The role will suit someone who is caring, friendly, empathetic and has a good understanding of the needs of our residents.

You will ideally hold a S/NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care (Adults) and have experience at that level or be willing to undertake the Level 3 qualification.

Working for Us

We’ll provide full training, so it’s a great opportunity to learn something new. In return,you will enjoy access to a huge variety of benefits and services to support your well-being and throughout your career we will invest in you and you will enjoy additional support and benefits including:

• We will pay for your DBS or PVG disclosure certificate
• Enhanced Overtime Rates
• Induction and commitment to ongoing learning and development
• Wellbeing - free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives Colleagues and their family access to 24/8 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental and financial issues.
• Access to Blue Light Card -discount service providing members with thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street
• Aged 18-22 – we pay at least National Living Wage rate