Senior Care Assistant

CS UK Recruitment Ltd; Wigan; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider is seeking a committed Senior Care Assistant in Wigan. This full-time role involves managing care teams and ensuring high standards in compliance with CQC guidelines. Candidates must hold an NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care, with experience in elderly care preferred. Benefits include paid annual leave, career development, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

5.6 weeks of paid annual leave

Career development opportunities

Excellent work environment

Paid DBS

Free on-site parking

Free uniform

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Must hold NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care.
• Previous experience in elderly care is essential.
• Supervisory experience in a care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the care team within the Home.
• Ensure compliance with CQC guidelines.
• Promote high standards of care and supervise staff.
• Instruct less experienced staff.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Ability to work under pressure

Self-motivated and resilient

Dependable and flexible

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Overview

A fantastic new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Senior Care Assistant to work in an exceptional care home based in the Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan area. You will be working for one of UK’s leading health care providers. An inviting, purpose built nursing home provides the most comfortable and supportive environment for residents who require general nursing care, dementia nursing or residential dementia care.

To be considered for this position you must hold an NVQ/QCF Level 3 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 experience

• NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care (required)
• 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

The successful Senior Care Assistant will receive an salary of £13.16 per hour, equating to £22,582.56 per annum. This is a permanent full-time role for 33 hours a week with day shifts. Benefits include:

• 5.6 weeks of paid annual leave
• Career development opportunities
• Excellent work environment
• Paid DBS
• Free on-site parking
• Free uniform
• Pension scheme

How to apply

Reference ID: 7108

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call 0121 638 0567 or send your CV to [e-mail]. Talk to us - Jupiter Recruitment on WhatsApp. Our WhatsApp number is 07856209032.