Senior Care Assistant

Wood Care Group; Swinton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team as a Senior Care Assistant where you will provide essential support to residents, ensuring their physical, psychological, and social needs are met. In this rewarding role, you will assist with personal care, lead shifts, and contribute to a positive working environment. The organization prides itself on exceptional training and career development opportunities, fostering a culture of care and respect. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the dedication to support others, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Exceptional training and career development

Uniform provided

Free onsite parking

Employee recognition and wellbeing programs

Wage Stream cash out option

Opportunities for trips and activities with residents

Qualifications

• Experience in a Care Home environment is desirable but not essential.
• Previous experience as a Senior Care Assistant or Care Giver is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care activities and medication management.
• Lead shifts and ensure the wellbeing of residents.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team leadership

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Education

Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Care Certificate

Job description

As a Senior Care Assistant, we ask for you to care for our residents like they are your own family, caring for their Physical, Psychological, and Social needs. Assisting residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing, and assisting with meals. You would also be responsible for the medication round and leading the shift. We welcome applications from those with previous experience as a Senior Care Assistant, Care Giver, Homecare Worker, or Community Support Worker. As we provide full training, candidates without senior experience but with a passion for care and a valid qualification are encouraged to apply.

We are part of a family-run business within the Wood Care Group, and our employees are important to us.

"Become a key worker and make a difference"

About You:

We are looking for kind and caring individuals who want a job where they can truly make a difference. You will also need:

• Level 3 in Health & Social Care or Care Certificate (training provided, so these are desirable but not essential).
• Previous experience in a Care Home environment is desirable but not essential.
• Experience in leading a team.
• A committed and organized approach.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexibility to work shifts.

If you want to use your care experience and people skills in an organization that provides the best quality care, this is a rewarding place to be.

Other Duties:

• Attend staff meetings.
• Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing needs of the home, participate in training, and support staff development.
• Understand safeguarding responsibilities, reduce the risk of abuse or neglect, and ensure adults are safeguarded respecting their choices and control. Adhere to safeguarding and whistleblowing policies.
• Provide evidence of completed training.
• Follow fire procedures and health and safety legislation.
• Complete all required training.

Your Benefits:

Wood Care Group offers:

• Competitive pay rates
• Exceptional training and career development
• Proud to Care recognition scheme
• Uniform provided
• Free onsite parking and access to transport links
• Positive working environment
• Additional shifts and overtime rates
• Wage Stream cash out option
• Employee recognition and wellbeing programs
• Opportunities for trips and activities with residents

"Wood Care Group’s main priority is the welfare and wellbeing of its residents and staff. We value great communication and continually seek ways to improve our employees' work-life balance." - Michelle, HR Manager

Visit our website for videos about working at our home: www.woodcaregroup.com