Senior Care Assistant

Orchard Care Homes; Sefton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Sefton seeks a compassionate Senior Care Assistant. You will assess and implement care plans, administer medication, and lead the care team. Must have NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care and previous experience in elderly or dementia care. Offers part-time/full-time shifts with training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card & App

Free uniform

Training and career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous care experience within older people's care or a dementia setting.
• Ability to assess, plan, deliver, and evaluate high standards of nursing care.
• Must ensure respect and dignity for individuals.

Responsibilities

• Assess individuals' needs and formulate person-centred care plans.
• Administer medication safely and ensure competency.
• Lead, supervise, and support the care team.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team leadership

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Are you a compassionate and experienced Senior Care Assistant looking to grow in a supportive environment? At Thornton, our Senior Care Assistants are vital in delivering high-quality, person-centred care throughout the night. With a dedicated Night Care Manager on-site, you'll never be the most senior person in the home overnight, giving you reassurance and support to focus on providing exceptional care to our residents.

As one of our Senior Care Assistants, you will be responsible for assessing individuals' needs and formulating person-centred care plans, ensuring that medical, physical, and emotional needs are met. Administering medication safely is paramount; all our senior care assistants are provided with additional training to ensure competency and knowledge of the medications used in our homes.

To assess, plan, deliver, and evaluate a high standard of personalized nursing care that meets individuals' needs and the high standards expected at Orchard Care Homes.

To always ensure individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and that their rights to privacy, independence, and choice are upheld.

You will be a team player who will lead, supervise, support, and develop the care team.

You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, liaising closely with external professionals, individuals, and relatives.

You will have previous care experience within older people's care or a dementia setting. It is a requirement to have a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care.

Thornton Hall & Lodge is a bright, spacious, purpose-built home that specialises in care for older people, with the Hall providing 24-hour residential care for 48 residents, and the Lodge offering additional round-the-clock dementia care for 48 residents.

Orchard Care Homes has been providing care for older people for over 15 years. We are committed to being at the heart of the local community and delivering the same level of care we would wish for our loved ones.

We believe in investing in our people. Your professional development will be actively encouraged, with plenty of training and progression opportunities across our portfolio of homes.

We proudly support the Armed Forces community and welcome applications from veterans, reservists, and military spouses as part of our commitment to the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We value the skills and experiences service personnel bring and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care: £13.80 per hour. Nights - Part-time and Full-time shifts available, 22-44 hours per week.

Introduction to the role:

Orchard Care Homes is committed to delivering high-quality individual care tailored to each person's needs. Our focus includes ensuring medication is appropriate and providing meaningful activities for everyone.

Benefits include access to the Blue Light Discount Card & App, excellent training and career progression opportunities from day one, recognition schemes like 'Making a Difference' and an annual awards ceremony, free uniform and parking, and access to our 24/7 Employee Support Hub for confidential support.