Senior Care Assistant - Care Home

HealthJobs4U Ltd; Wirral; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Wirral is looking for a Senior Care Assistant to supervise a dedicated team while ensuring quality, person-centred care for residents. The ideal candidate will have an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care and experience in clinical care for the elderly. This role offers opportunities for training and career progression. A warm-hearted approach is essential, along with the ability to inspire others.

Benefits

Free training and development

Access to wellbeing tools

Retail discounts

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Employee of the Month rewards

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care required.
• Specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly is essential.
• Warm-hearted and compassionate nature is a must.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and inspire a team of Care Assistants.
• Support the clinical team with medication and care plans.
• Ensure quality, person-centred care for all residents.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team leadership

Clinical care knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. Your role will involve supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager. You can also expect to support the clinical team in a specific area, such as medication, assessments, care plans or care reviews. Like everyone here, as a Senior Care Assistant, you'll always respect the dignity and preferences of our residents as well playing your own part in creating an environment that's warm, welcoming and vibrant.

ABOUT YOU

You should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a Senior Care Assistant. We'll also need to see that you have specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. We're looking for people who are warm-hearted, compassionate and committed to giving each resident individualised care and support. You'll have the opportunity to develop your career through ongoing training opportunities, so there's no limit to how far you can go with us. Many of our Senior Carer Assistants progress into Care Practitioner, Regional Carer or nursing roles.

REWARDS PACKAGE

• Free training and development for all roles
• Access to wellbeing and support tools
• A range of retail discounts and savings
• Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Employee of the Month rewards and Long Service Awards

And so much more!

If you'd like to use your motivational and people skills in an organization that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.