Senior Care Assistant

Cinnamon Care; Sheffield; On-site; Part time

Job summary

Join a top-rated care home group as a Senior Care Assistant in Sheffield, where you will play a vital role in providing compassionate care to our residents. This part-time position offers a supportive environment where you can thrive as part of a dedicated team. You will be responsible for mentoring junior staff, administering medication, and ensuring that the highest standards of care are met. With competitive pay and opportunities for career development, this role is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of older individuals and those living with dementia. Become part of a community that values individuality and promotes independence in a beautiful care setting.

Benefits

Competitive Hourly Pay

Paid Breaks

Uniform Provided

Paid DBS

Comprehensive Induction and Training

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience working with older people and dementia care.
• Supervisory experience and knowledge of CQC Fundamental Standards.

Responsibilities

• Support and mentor care assistants while providing care to residents.
• Promote choice, individuality, and independence for residents.

Skills

Medication Administration

Supervisory Experience

Knowledge of Care Legislation

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Senior Care Assistant
£13.60 per hour plus company benefits
Part Time (24 Hours) - Night Shifts

A Top 20 Care Home Group 2024!

Awarded One Of The ‘UK’s Best Companies To Work For'

Outram Fields in Bradway, Sheffield is a beautiful care home providing 69 spacious ensuite bedrooms as well as 6 luxury suites. Our stunning home features luxurious lounges and dining rooms, an on-site café bar, a cinema and a professional hair and beauty salon and includes a community dedicated to the care of people living with dementia.

We are looking for enthusiastic, passionate and reliable Senior Care Assistants on a part-time basis to be part of the care team looking after our residential and dementia residents.

Our team members must have a real passion for care and want to work as part of a close-knit team supporting each other, and wanting to promote choice, individuality and independence to our residents at all times.

We are looking to recruit experienced Senior Carers who hold an NVQ level 3 (or equivalent qualification) and have a sound knowledge of care legislation including CQC Fundamental Standards. You will have supervisory experience, medication administration experience (and relevant qualification) as well as being a supportive mentor to the care assistants.

We offer competitive hourly pay, paid breaks, uniform and paid DBS along with additional company benefits. We also provide a comprehensive induction, support and training, and encourage career development.

You will need 2 years’ previous experience gained from working with older people and people who experience dementia - previous experience as a Senior Care Assistant is desirable.

Person Specification

1. Physically and medically able to carry out duties and responsibilities with or without assistive aids
2. Team player, self-motivated, proactive, flexible and adaptable
3. Ability to organise and prioritise workload and work under pressure
4. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing