Senior Care Assistant

Berkley Care Group; Worcester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Cycle to work

On-demand pay

Blue Light Card

Training & development

Job summary

Berkley Care Group is seeking a Senior Care Assistant in Worcester. You will care for residents, communicate with families and the home team, and support a culture of person-centred care.

The role requires a health and social care qualification with at least 2 years’ experience, and you will lead a small team, plan rotas, and provide coaching and inductions on shift. Free meals on shift and excellent benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

• Must have a health and social care qualification with at least 2 years’ experience in a care assistant role.
• Ability to lead, motivate, develop and delegate to others within a supportive team.
• Kind, caring and compassionate demeanor with strong communication across residents, home team and families.

Responsibilities

• Plan rotas and supervise a care team on shift to maintain resident wellbeing.
• Provide ongoing coaching, 1-2-1s and inductions for team members.
• Attend team meetings and act as a role model for the home team.

Skills

Care experience

Leadership

Communication

Education

Health & Social Care qualification

Job description

About the Position

£14.55 per hour, free meals on shift, plus lots of great benefits!

Find your place and make a difference as a Senior Care Assistant at Berkley Care

Do you love working in care or caring for others but feel there is something missing? Do you want to take the next step as a Senior Care Assistant in an environment where everyone is listened to and valued? If you answered yes to the above, then taking the next step in your career as a Senior Carer with Berkley Care Group could be the right move for you.

What we are looking for:

• Someone who is committed to caring
• A relevant qualification in health and social care with at least 2 years’ experience in a care assistant role
• The ability to lead, motivate, develop and delegate to others and be part of a supportive team
• A kind, caring and compassionate nature with a sense of fun
• The ability to communicate with a wide range of people, including residents, the home team and family members

Do you have experience of the following?:

• Promoting a caring and friendly environment where the philosophy of person-centred care is at the heart of everything you do, including the empowerment of residents to fully participate in all decisions relating to them
• Administering prescribed medicines and maintaining associated records and care plans
• Carrying out basic domestic duties and preparing light meals and refreshments for those in your care
• Planning rotas and supervision of a team whilst on shift to oversee and maintain the care of residents
• Ongoing coaching, regular 1-2-1s with team members and inductions
• Attending team meetings and being a role model for the home team

What can you expect from us

• Free meals and drinks whilst at work
• Monetary rewards for long service
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Industry leading Company Sick Pay (for critical illness and clinically necessary surgery)
• Access to a raft of benefits and discounts in hundreds of online and high street locations, plus a Blue Light Card
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• On-Demand Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme plus a 24/7 GP Helpline
• A luxury working environment
• Excellent learning, development and training opportunities

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)

At Berkley Care Group, we are committed to providing EDI at all levels in our company. We recognise that employing people who have diverse talents, experiences and perspectives not only contributes to our success but also allows us to have a more exciting, innovative and creative workforce. Therefore, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that respects and values all individuals, including those who are Neurodiverse.

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