Senior Care Assistant

HCPA; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run residential and nursing home in Welwyn Garden City is seeking a passionate Senior Care Assistant. You will support residents' well-being, administer medications, and mentor a team. Ideal candidates have experience in a similar role and a NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care. The position offers training, opportunities for progression, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for progression

In-house training

Employee of the month scheme

High street vouchers and discounts

Qualifications

• Must have experience leading a team.
• Ability to engage well with residents and their families.
• Proactive, passionate, and ambitious attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support residents' emotional well-being and social needs.
• Administer and monitor medications to residents.
• Plan and supervise the work of care assistants.

Skills

Experience as a Senior Care Assistant

Friendly & caring attitude

Experience of administrating medication

Great communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

About the Company

Oakview Lodge is a dual-registered residential and nursing home based in Welwyn Garden City situated next to the QE2 hospital. We are a family-run business with family ethos and principles. The home is a 64 bed home across 3 floors, residential, people living with dementia and general nursing.

We are looking for a passionate and energetic Senior Care Assistant to join our lovely team!

What does this Senior Care Assistant job involve?

Hours of Work: 44 Hours Per Week - Shift: 07:45 - 20:00 + alternate Weekends

• Aiding residents emotional well-being and social needs
• Administration and monitoring of medications to residents
• Supporting residents at meals time
• Mentor & assist new employees
• Implement, monitor and review care plans to meet residents specific needs
• Plan, allocate & supervise the work of the team of care assistants

*This is not intended as an exhaustive description of duties, please see the job description for full details.

Why should I apply for this Senior Care Assistant job?

• We are a friendly employer
• Opportunities for progression
• Training is provided in house with opportunities to achieve more
• Oakview Lodge has an “employee of the month” scheme where residents, relatives and visiting health professionals can nominate a staff member where they have witnessed good practice, kindness or just been helpful and respectful. The winner receives a certificate and a bottle of wine or chocolates for their achievement
• You will become a member of our “HUB” where you can benefit from high street vouchers and discounts

Am I the right person for this Senior Care Assistant job?

We want someone proactive, passionate, and ambitious to support us to create the best person-centred environment for our residents. You’ll be genuinely valued and empowered as an integral part of our team.

• Experience as a Senior Care Assistant & leading a team
• Have a friendly & caring attitude
• Experience of administrating medication
• Able to engage well with the residents and their families
• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social care or willing to work towards this
• Great communication skills, both written & verbal