Senior Care Assistant

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Scotland; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider in Scotland seeks a Senior Care Assistant to lead their Care Teams, ensuring high standards of resident care and dignity. This role requires strong leadership, communication skills, and an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care. The successful candidate will enjoy a fantastic working environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Free DBS/PVG check

Professional training and ongoing career progression

Flexible pay

Free uniform

Ongoing training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is required.
• Strong communication skills to build working relationships.
• Genuine passion for improving residents' lives.

Responsibilities

• Lead Care Teams to provide high standard of care.
• Administer medication and provide hands-on resident care.
• Develop and update care plans.

Skills

Fantastic people skills

Caring nature

Team player

Adaptability

Education

NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent

Job description

About Us...
Advinia has been providing high quality, person-centred care, specialised for older people and focusing on resident wellbeing for over 25 years. We operate 36 Care Homes across the UK and each is led by a team of experienced and dedicated care professionals who are committed to always prioritising the individual needs of Residents.

Our Mission...
Our B Happie theme guides everything we do, aiming to create an environment where residents and staff feel valued, respected and happy. We promote three key pillars which keep our residents feeling connected, relaxed and safe. For staff, we help to make them feel fulfilled, recognised and have purpose.

Your New Role...
Our talented Senior Care Assistants lead our Care Teams to provide the highest standard of care, compassion and resident dignity. Working closely with the Nurses or Deputy Manager, you will be tasked with:


Administering medication
Providing hands on, high quality Resident Care
Team supervisions
Developing, implementing and updating care plans
Adhering to CQC guidelines
Coaching and mentoring your team whilst identifying training needs


The day shift is: 08:00 – 20:00

In Return we can offer...


Free DBS/PVG check
Professional training and ongoing career progression
Flexible pay
A fantastic working environment
Free uniform
Ongoing training and career progression opportunities


A few things we are looking for…

A leader:
Our Senior Care Assistants lead from the front with a hands-on approach.
Qualifications:
Due to the nature of this role we need for you to hold an NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent, and have experience within a similar role.
Fantastic people skills:
Supportive and great at communicating. Able to build strong working relationships.
Caring by nature:
An enthusiastic approach with a genuine passion for making people’s lives that little bit brighter each day.
Great team player:
Do you work well in a team of like minded people?
Adaptable:
Able to organise and prioritise varying commitments throughout each day.


We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age

Care | Compassion | Courage | Communication | Commitment | Competence

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