Senior Care Assistant

Jupiter Recruitment; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider is seeking a committed Senior Care Assistant to work in a modern care home in Rotherham. The role involves leading a team of care assistants, providing high-quality residential and dementia care, and supporting residents with their personal needs. The ideal candidate will hold an NVQ/QCF Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care and have a passion for caring for older people. Benefits include 28 days holiday, life assurance, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Life assurance

Discount scheme

Access to training courses

Career progression opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Access to wellbeing resources

Free uniform and DBS check

Healthcare scheme at competitive rates

Qualifications

• Passionate about caring for older people.
• Experience leading and motivating a team.
• Able to work well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of committed care assistants.
• Provide the highest quality of care to residents.
• Administer medication and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Caring for older people

Team leadership

Previous care experience

Coaching and motivating

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Overview

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 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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Supporting residents with personal care needs and helping them to take part in a wide range of activities that support their health and wellbeing
• Administer medication and maintain clear and accurate records

Qualifications

• 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

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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