Senior Care Assistant

Hartford Care Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking care provider as a Day Senior Care Assistant, where you will play a vital role in enhancing the lives of residents. This rewarding position allows you to lead a dedicated team, ensuring that each resident receives personalized care that respects their dignity and independence. You will be at the heart of a caring environment, making a genuine difference in people's lives. If you are compassionate, have strong leadership skills, and are committed to creating a supportive community, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to grow within a nurturing family atmosphere that values individuality and teamwork.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience as a Care Assistant in residential care.
• Completed an L3 NVQ/Diploma in Health and Social Care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, individualised care and support to residents.
• Supervise and lead the shift and team members.

Skills

Team leading

Delegation

Organisational skills

Excellent communication

Compassionate nature

Education

L3 NVQ/Diploma in Health and Social Care

Tools

IT systems

Job description

Employment Type: Days / Full-Time or Part-Time Available

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. You will be responsible for supervising and leading the shift and team members, 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 hours

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