Senior Care Assistant

Avon Search & Selection; Tavistock; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a Senior Care Assistant in Tavistock to join their award-winning team. The role involves supporting residents in a purpose-built residential facility, with ongoing training opportunities and a supportive work environment. Ideal candidates will have relevant NVQ qualifications and care experience.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development

Long term career opportunities

Annual Leave 28 days

FlexEarn options for financial wellbeing

No DBS fees

Employee assistance program

Discounts via Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Care Assistant within a care home is desirable.
• Medication training would be extremely advantageous.
• NVQ2/3 in Health & Social Care is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support for residents in a residential care facility.
• Specialize in dementia care for residents.
• Engage with residents to promote a happy and family-oriented atmosphere.

Skills

Care Assistance

Team Leadership

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Vacancy: Team Leader/Senior Care Assistant AV1741A

Hours: Full Time

Location: Tavistock

Pay rate: GBP14.00 Per Hour

A Senior Care Assistant is required at our Client s fantastic purpose built Residential Care facility situated in Tavistock. The home offers the flexibility of respite care for short breaks and permanent care for those who can no longer live at home. There is a separate purpose-built unit specialising in the care of residents who have dementia type illnesses in addition to support those residents with residential needs for up to 30 service users within a beautiful independent small residential care home setting.

Benefits include

• Ongoing training and development; including fully funded diplomas up to NVQ level 5.
• Variety no two days are the same!
• Long term career opportunities
• Annual Leave 28 days
• FlexEarn - providing you with the opportunity to withdraw a portion of your wages in advance of payday, to increase your choice and financial wellbeing.
• No DBS fees.
• Employee assistance program to support your health and wellbeing.
• Blue Light Card offering a number of discounts across retail and hospitality.
• Being part of an award-winning organisation

Our Client s ethos is to be family orientated, professional, hard-working, client-led and fun. A happy atmosphere is promoted by the Management, as this adds to the home's environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a Care Provider who really cares.

Previous experience as a Care Assistant within a care home and an NVQ2/3 in Health & Social Care is desirable. Also, medication training would be extremely advantageous.

If you are interested in joining this friendly team, please apply below.