Senior Care Assistant

Medical Update Online; United Kingdom; À distance; GBP 32 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Medical Update Online seeks a Senior Care Assistant for a luxury retirement home in Emsworth, West Sussex. You will help residents live happy, comfortable lives and uphold high standards of care in a warm, homely setting.

You will lead care staff on shift, deliver person-centred care, assist with personal care, and support dementia residents. Ongoing training and a rewarding environment are provided.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care.
• Previous experience in a senior care role within a residential care setting.
• Dementia care experience desirable.
• Medication training desirable.
• Compassionate, person-centred approach.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsabilités

• Leading, mentoring and supporting care staff on shift.
• Delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
• Supporting residents with personal care and daily living needs.
• Administering medication, with training provided where required.
• Maintaining accurate care records and documentation.
• Supporting residents living with dementia.
• Promoting independence, dignity and choice.
• Creating a calm, positive and supportive environment.
• Communicating effectively with residents, families and colleagues.

Connaissances

Strong communication skills

Leadership skills

Reliable and proactive

Team player

Dementia care experience desirable

Formation

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Description du poste

Senior Care Assistant Full Time (Days or Nights) Luxury Retirement Home AV2048

Location: Emsworth, West Sussex
Pay: £35,143.00 Per Annum
Hours: Full Time Days or Nights

About the Home

This warm and characterful care home is situated in Emsworth, close to Chichester Harbour. The home provides a welcoming and comfortable environment where residents receive professional, person-centred care in genuinely homely surroundings.

Set within a large country house, the home combines traditional charm with modern standards of care. Supporting up to 39 adults, the service provides residential, dementia and respite care, with a particular focus on supporting people living with dementia.

Residents benefit from spacious, well-proportioned rooms, attractive shared areas and beautiful landscaped gardens, providing opportunities for companionship, relaxation and enjoying the outdoors.

Although the home enjoys a peaceful rural setting, it is conveniently located close to the village centre, with the coast also within easy reach.

The Role

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting residents to live happy, comfortable and fulfilling lives while helping to maintain high standards of care across the home.

• Leading, mentoring and supporting care staff on shift
• Delivering high-quality, person-centred care
• Supporting residents with personal care and daily living needs
• Administering medication, with training provided where required
• Maintaining accurate care records and documentation
• Supporting residents living with dementia
• Promoting independence, dignity and choice
• Creating a calm, positive and supportive environment
• Communicating effectively with residents, families and colleagues

About You

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care
• Previous experience in a senior care role within a residential care setting
• Strong experience supporting older people
• Dementia care experience is desirable
• Medication training is desirable
• A compassionate, caring and person-centred approach
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Reliable, proactive and able to work effectively as part of a team
• A genuine passion for providing high standards of care
• Full-time day or night shifts
• Ongoing training and development
• Supportive and welcoming working environment
• Opportunity to work within a characterful and genuinely homely care setting
• A rewarding role where you can make a real difference to residents' lives