Senior Care Assistant

Cinnamon Care Collection Ltd; Stourton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home operator in Stourbridge is seeking a Senior Care Assistant for night shifts. The ideal candidate will hold NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care and have supervisory and medication administration experience. The role requires a proactive team player who can promote individuality and independence among residents. Opportunities for support and career development are offered.

Qualifications

• Holding or working towards NVQ/Diploma Level 3 in Health and Social Care.
• Sound knowledge of care legislation including CQC Fundamental Standards.
• Ability to carry out duties with or without assistive aids.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to residential and dementia residents during night shifts.
• Support and mentor care assistants in the team.
• Promote choice, individuality and independence for the residents.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Medication administration

Effective communication

Team player

Time management

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Senior Care Assistant

• The Cinnamon Care Collection
• Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY7
• £14.14/hour
• Full time
• NEW

• Senior Care Assistant - Night Shifts
• £14.14 per hour plus company benefits
• Full time hours - Includes alternate weekend working

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Parkfield Grange is a luxurious 80 bedded residential and dementia care home situated in Stourbridge.

We are looking for enthusiastic, passionate and reliable Senior Night Care Assistants to be part of our care team looking after our residential and dementia residents.

You will hold or be working towards your NVQ/Diploma Level 3 in Health and Social Care and have a sound knowledge of care legislation including CQC Fundamental Standards. You will have supervisory experience, Medication administration experience (& relevant qualification) as well as being a supportive mentor to the care assistants.

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 offer a comprehensive induction, support and training and encourage career development.

Person Specification

• Physically and medically able to carry out duties and responsibilities with or without assistive aids.
• NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualification.
• Supervisory experience.
• Medication Administration experience & relevant qualification.
• Team player, self-motivated, proactive, flexible and adaptable.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload and work under pressure.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.