Senior Care Assistant

CS UK Recruitment Ltd; Ulnes Walton; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Leyland, Lancashire is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to manage care staff and ensure high standards of care within a residential care home. The role requires NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care, with responsibilities including supervising the care team and promoting quality care. This permanent position offers a salary of £14.00 per hour, with a great working environment and career development opportunities.

Benefits

5.6 weeks paid annual leave

Paid DBS

Free on-site parking

Free uniform

Pension scheme

Responsibilities

• Manage the care team within the Home
• Ensure adherence to CQC guidelines by care staff
• Promote and deliver high standards of care
• Instruct less experienced staff for optimal care

Skills

Excellent communication and written skills

Previous experience in elderly care setting

Self-motivated and well-organised

Team player with initiative

Dependable and able to work under pressure

Previous supervisory experience

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Overview

An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Senior Care Assistant to work in an excellent care home based in the Leyland, Lancashire area. You will be working for one of UK’s leading healthcare providers. A care home, located in the countryside, offering an excellent standard of residential care, accommodating residents, we provide support for those finding difficulties in their daily lives.

To be considered for this position you must hold an NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Responsibilities

• You will be tasked with managing the care team within the Home
• Ensuring that care staff are adhering to CQC guidelines whilst providing exceptional levels of care to residents
• Promote and deliver high standards of care and supervise
• Instruct less experienced staff to enable them to fully contribute to the care provided within the Home

Qualifications and skills

• Excellent communication and written skills
• Previous experience working within an elderly care setting
• Self-motivated, resilient and well-organised
• Team player but able to work on your own initiative
• Dependable, able to work well under pressure and flexible to meet the needs of the Home
• Previous supervisory experience within a care/nursing home setting and experience of working with the elderly

Salary and benefits

• Salary: £14.00 per hour (annual £24,024)
• Permanent full-time role for 33 hours a week on night shifts
• 5.6 weeks of paid annual leave
• Career development opportunities
• Excellent work environment
• Paid DBS
• Free on-site parking
• Free uniform
• Pension scheme

Reference ID: 6985

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV to [e-mail]

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