Senior Care Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave including bank/UK

Company pension scheme

Free uniform

Nutritious meal on shifts

Paid enhanced DBS or PVG check

Learning and development support

Wagestream pay access

Colleague discounts

Job summary

HC-One is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to lead a team in one of its care homes, covering dementia, nursing, residential and specialist care. The role focuses on planning personalised care that protects residents’ dignity and independence, working closely with families.

You will support the Registered Nurse and Care Manager with medication and run social activities. Essential requirements include an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care and senior care experience.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
• Senior care experience

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver personalised care that gives residents security, dignity and independence
• Lead a team of care assistants and maintain high standards of care
• Get to know residents and their families and help shape personalised care plans
• Support residents with daily tasks, including mobility and meals, and with end-of-life care
• Administer medication with the Registered Nurse and Care Manager
• Provide physical and mental stimulation through social and recreational activities
• Maintain accurate care records
• Build relationships with residents, families and the wider team
• Communicate with families by telephone

Skills

Record keeping

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Kind manner

Abuse recognition

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Senior care experience

Job description

Senior Care Assistant post in one of HC-One's care homes, which span dementia, nursing, residential and specialist care. The role leads a team of care assistants and centres on planning personalised care that protects residents' dignity and independence, working closely with their families. Day to day it covers personal care, supporting the Registered Nurse and Care Manager with medication, and running social and recreational activities. An NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care and senior care experience are essential.

What the job involves

• Plan and deliver personalised care that gives residents security, dignity and independence
• Lead a team of care assistants and maintain high standards of care
• Get to know residents and their families and help shape personalised care plans
• Support residents with daily tasks, including mobility and meals, and with end-of-life care
• Assist the Registered Nurse and Care Manager, including administering medication
• Provide physical and mental stimulation through social and recreational activities
• Maintain accurate care records
• Build strong relationships with residents, families and the wider team
• Communicate with families, including by telephone

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Experience

• Senior care experience

Skills & knowledge

• Accurate record keeping
• Effective time management
• Strong interpersonal skills and a considerate, kind manner
• Ability to recognise signs of abuse, harm or neglect and act on concerns

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS or PVG check

Nice to have

• Knowledge of caring for people with dementia
• Background in person-centred care planning
• Level 2 Diploma S/NVQ in Adult Social Care, or willingness to work towards Level 3

What's offered

• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Free uniform
• Nutritious meal on shifts of eight hours or more
• Paid enhanced DBS or PVG check
• Access to learning and development and support to achieve qualifications
• Wagestream flexible access to pay
• Colleague discounts and an employee assistance programme