Senior Care Assistant

NHS; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Tees Valley is searching for a compassionate Senior Care Assistant to deliver outstanding care. You will be responsible for creating personalized care plans and leading a team, ensuring that the residents' dignity and independence are prioritized. The role requires NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care and experience with dementia care. Benefits include paid training, company pension, and employee discounts, making this an excellent opportunity for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave including bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Colleague discounts

Qualifications

• Must have Senior Care Experience and NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care.
• Background in person-centred care planning and knowledge of dementia care essential.
• Ability to manage time effectively and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement personalised care for residents.
• Lead and support a team of Care Assistants.
• Maintain high standards of care and record-keeping.

Skills

Senior Care Experience

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong organisational and record-keeping abilities

Experience with dementia care

Positive, energetic attitude

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Completed Level 2 Diploma in Adult Social Care (preferred)

Prepared to work towards Level 3 qualification (preferred)

Job description

Overview

As a Senior Carer at HC One, kindness will be at the core of everything you do. It touches upon every aspect of our Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist care homes. Every single person who works here understands that our residents are people just like them with their own stories to tell. By joining us you’ll have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to those people.

Responsibilities

We have a full-time position of 38.5 hours per week on days working a 3 on 3 off rotation. As a Senior Care Assistant at HC One, kindness will be at the core of everything you do. For you, that will mean planning and implementing the kind of care that will give our residents a real sense of security, dignity and independence. You will get to know our residents and their families, helping to ensure we deliver truly personalised care plans. Leading a team of Care Assistants, you will be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of care and you’ll be a real influence on the rest of the team. Whether you are showing someone how to use a walking frame, helping someone at the end of their life to eat a meal or talking to a resident’s family on the phone, you’ll do so with a sense of kindness, above anything else. Assisting the Registered Nurse and Care Manager, you will be involved in providing essential physical and mental stimulation through a range of social and recreational activities, as well as administering medication. One of your key responsibilities as Senior Care Assistant is to maintain accurate records of the job you do and build strong relationships with the rest of your team.

Ideally, you’ll have completed a Level 2 Diploma S/NVQ in Adult Social Care and are prepared to work towards Level 3 qualification in Adult Social Care or equivalent, a background in person‑centred care planning and knowledge of caring for people with dementia. Whats essential, though, is your brilliant positive energy and natural ability to get along with people. You’ll know what good record‑keeping looks like and be able to manage your time effectively. And, whenever you communicate with a resident or co‑worker, you’ll be truly considerate and kind.

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility in adult social care and therefore it is important that you are able to recognise the signs which may indicate possible abuse, harm or neglect in its different forms and know what to do if there are any concerns. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and to undertake additional training in associated areas. You also have the ability to seek appropriate advice and report concerns, including escalation if action is not taken.

Qualifications

• Senior Care Experience
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
• Completed Level 2 Diploma in Adult Social Care (preferred)
• Prepared to work towards Level 3 qualification (preferred)
• Background in person‑centred care planning and caring for people with dementia

Benefits and Services

• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Hourly rate subject to experience and qualifications
• Free uniform
• During an eight‑hour shift or more a nutritious meal will be available
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Group life assurance cover
• Wagestream – financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay as you need it
• Award‑winning learning and development and support to achieve qualifications
• GP online – a service providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app – available to you and your dependents under 16
• An opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues as part of an outstanding and committed team
• Colleague discounts – access to over 1600 high‑street discounts including carefully selected discount partners
• Well‑being – free access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme, providing 24/7/365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental and financial issues
• Excellent recognition schemes such as Kindness in Care and Long Service Awards
• An attractive refer‑a‑friend scheme of up to £1000 per referral, depending on the role

Person Specification

The successful candidate will possess the following:

• Senior Care Experience
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
• Experience with dementia care
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational and record‑keeping abilities
• Positive, energetic attitude and natural ability to get along with people

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and, as such, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.