Senior Care Assistant

Hartford Care; Poole; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Poole is seeking a Day Senior Care Assistant to provide high quality care to residents. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years’ experience in residential care and hold an L3 NVQ/Diploma in Health and Social Care. You will supervise the shift, promote residents' dignity and independence, and work within a supportive team environment. Strong communication skills and a caring nature are essential for success in this rewarding role.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience as a Care Assistant in residential care.
• Completed an L3 NVQ / Diploma in Health and Social Care.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to use IT systems.
• Ability to lead and motivate staff members.
• A flexible approach to working hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, individualised care and support to residents.
• Supervise and lead the shift and team members.
• Promote privacy, dignity and independence of residents.
• Carry out observations and assist residents in daily activities.

Skills

Team leading skills

Organisational skills

Compassionate nature

Excellent communication skills

IT proficiency

Education

L3 NVQ / Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

Employment Type : Full Time / 42 hours per week

The Role

As a Day Senior Care Assistant, you will provide high quality, individualised care and support to residents during the day time, promoting each person’s privacy, dignity and independence, be responsible for supervising and leading the shift and team members, and working together as a team to create a happy and caring atmosphere.

Whether you are carrying out a direct observation on a care assistant who is assisting someone to eat their lunch, checking that a resident’s activities log has been completed, giving a detailed handover to the team on the next shift, or assisting a resident to get dressed in the morning, you will do so with care at the heart of everything you do.

• Do you want to make a difference to someone's life and feel a sense of purpose in an extremely rewarding role?
• Do you have good team leading, delegation and organisational skills?
• Have you completed, or are you currently undertaking your L3 NVQ / Diploma in Health and Social Care?
• Are you caring, warm and understanding?
• Are you spontaneous, patient, flexible and have a good sense of humour?
• Do you strongly believe in the values of Creating Communities, Caring for Each Other and Celebrating Individuality?

If your answer is yes to all these questions, why not join our Hartford Care family?

Requirements

Essential :

• At least 2 years’ experience as a Care Assistant in residential care
• Completed an L3 NVQ / Diploma in Health and Social Care
• A compassionate and caring nature
• Excellent communication skills and ability to use IT systems
• Ability to lead and motivate staff members
• Able to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
• A flexible approach to working hour

This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.