Senior Care Assistant - Bank

St Philips Care Group; Bracebridge; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team environment

Learn while you earn – progression

Full training given

Paid induction and shadow shifts

Flexible hours

Rewards scheme for all staff

Refer a friend bonus (£100)

Job summary

St Philips Care Group is seeking a dedicated Senior Care Assistant for the Days & Nights Bank at The Grove Care Centre, Skellingthorpe. You will lead a small team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care, maintain residents’ dignity, and support the deputy/manager in daily operations.

You will assist residents with daily living, participate in care planning, and ensure medications are managed safely, while adhering to policies and mandatory training requirements.

Qualifications

• NVQ 3 /MA L3 in Health and Social Care or working towards it.
• Previous experience as a senior in a Residential Care or Nursing Home.
• A Passion for Care of the Elderly.
• Experience of Medication Administration.

Responsibilities

• Understand and provide for the health needs of residents.
• Assist residents with daily care needs.
• Participate in holistic caring activities.
• Care for residents and support independence.
• Promote residents' participation in care planning and reviews.
• Responsible for care planning process and medication delivery for a group of residents.
• Observe and report changes in residents’ condition.
• Move, handle, dress and assist with daily hygiene and dressing needs.
• Attend mandatory training and in-service sessions.
• Ensure services delivered in line with policies and procedures.

Skills

NVQ 3 / MA L3 in H&SC

Senior experience in residential/nurss

Passion for Elderly care

Medication administration

Education

None

Job description

Senior Care Assistant Days & Nights Bank – The Grove Care Centre Skellingthorpe

St Philip's Care is dedicated to providing outstanding care to our clients which is why we are an award winning company and have been named 'The most outstanding care group in the UK' and ‘ The most outstanding Residential Care Management Team in the UK

The role of being a senior carer is an important role and valued role within the Health & Social Care industry.

You will lead, develop and co-ordinate a team of care workers to provide the highest standards of care to our residents. Overall ensuring the dignity of the residents is always maintained.

Job Role: To support the Manager in the overall management of the home.

Assume responsibilities of the Manager in his/her absence. To create an environment which respects the rights and wishes of the residents and to encourage person centred care and maximises independence.

The successful person will be joining a close-knit, friendly team who offer a quality service.

Responsibilities

• Understanding and providing the requirements for “normal” health and to have insight into the effects on the client and family when continued care is needed.
• To assist the client in any area of his/her daily care needs which they would normally undertake themselves if they were able to do so.
• To participate in holistic caring activities.
• Care for all clients’ needs as required with the aim of optimising their independence.
• Ensure a system is in place that promotes residents’ participation in the planning and reviewing of care.
• To be responsible for the care planning process, maintaining appropriate medication and care delivery for a designated group of service users
• To understand the right of the individual to confidentiality.
• Moving and handling, dressing, and assisting residents in their daily hygiene and dressing needs.
• Observing and reporting any changes in residents’ condition
• Report to Manager any hazard or unsafe equipment that may be injurious to the health and safety of staff, residents, and visitors
• To attend any in-service training arranged as part of staff development and mandatory training, which is a legal requirement
• Ensure service is delivered in accordance with all relevant policies, procedures and practices

Desirable Qualifications

• NVQ 3 /MA L3 in Health and Social Care or working towards it.
• Previous experience of as a senior in a Residential Care or Nursing Home.
• A Passion for Care of the Elderly.
• Experience of Medication Administration

Benefits of working with the St Philips Family

• A supportive, inclusive, friendly working environment
• The opportunity to progress and gain further qualifications “learn while you earn!”
• Full training given
• Paid induction and shadow shifts
• Flexible opportunities to fit around your life
• Rewards scheme for all staff
• Refer a friend bonus scheme worth £100.00
• Understanding and providing the requirements for “normal” health and to have insight into the effects on the client and family when continued care is needed.
• To assist the client in any area of his/her daily care needs which they would normally undertake themselves if they were able to do so.
• To participate in holistic caring activities.
• Care for all clients’ needs as required with the aim of optimising their independence.
• Ensure a system is in place that promotes residents’ participation in the planning and reviewing of care.
• To be responsible for the care planning process, maintaining appropriate medication and care delivery for a designated group of service users
• To understand the right of the individual to confidentiality.
• Moving and handling, dressing, and assisting residents in their daily hygiene and dressing needs.
• Observing and reporting any changes in residents’ condition
• Report to Manager any hazard or unsafe equipment that may be injurious to the health and safety of staff, residents, and visitors
• To attend any in-service training arranged as part of staff development and mandatory training, which is a legal requirement
• Ensure service is delivered in accordance with all relevant policies, procedures and practices