Senior Care Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Warmley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Free uniform

Meal on shifts

Wagestream access

Full training

GP service for colleagues

Employee assistance program and staff

Job summary

HC-One is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to lead a team across our dementia, nursing, residential and specialist care homes. You will plan and deliver personalised care plans, protect residents’ dignity and independence, and support daily tasks, medication and social activities alongside the registered nurse and care manager.

Full-time 44-hour weeks on day shifts. A Level 2 or 3 Health & Social Care qualification is essential, with enhanced DBS/PVG checks.

Qualifications

• S/NVQ or Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver personalised care that protects residents' security, dignity and independence
• Lead a team of care assistants and maintain high standards of care
• Build relationships with residents and their families to shape care plans
• Support residents with daily tasks such as mobility aids, mealtimes and end-of-life care
• Administer medication
• Assist the registered nurse and care manager
• Provide physical and mental stimulation through social and recreational activities
• Maintain accurate care records
• Build strong working relationships with the wider team
• Recognise and report signs of abuse, harm or neglect

Skills

Good record keeping

Effective time management

Positive attitude

Abuse recognition

Education

S/NVQ or Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Senior Care Assistant post in HC-One's dementia, nursing, residential and specialist care homes, where the post-holder leads a team of care assistants. The work centres on planning and delivering personalised care plans that protect residents' dignity and independence, with support for daily tasks, medication and social activities alongside the registered nurse and care manager. Full-time 44-hour weeks on day shifts, with knowledge of dementia care valued. A Level 2 or 3 health and social care qualification is essential.

What the job involves

• Plan and deliver personalised care that protects residents' security, dignity and independence
• Lead a team of care assistants and maintain high standards of care
• Build relationships with residents and their families to shape care plans
• Support residents with daily tasks such as mobility aids, mealtimes and end-of-life care
• Administer medication
• Assist the registered nurse and care manager
• Provide physical and mental stimulation through social and recreational activities
• Maintain accurate care records
• Build strong working relationships with the wider team
• Recognise and report signs of abuse, harm or neglect

Qualifications

• S/NVQ or Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care

Skills & knowledge

• Good record keeping
• Effective time management
• Positive attitude and ability to get on well with people
• Recognising signs of abuse, harm or neglect and escalating concerns

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS or PVG check

Nice to have

• Level 2 Diploma or S/NVQ in adult social care
• Working towards Level 3 in adult social care
• Background in person-centred care planning
• Knowledge of caring for people with dementia

What’s offered

• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Free uniform
• Nutritious meal on shifts of eight hours or more
• Flexible pay access through Wagestream
• Full training, with support towards qualifications
• GP online service for colleagues and dependants under 16
• Free 24/7 employee assistance programme and colleague discounts