Senior Care Assistant - Chester

Care Concern Group; Chester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS

Uniform

Group life assurance

Wagestream

Meal on shift

GP online for dependants

Discounts

EAP 24/7

Learning & development

Career progression

Long service awards

Refer a Friend

Job summary

Lauren Court Care Home in Blacon, Chester, part of Care Concern Group, seeks a Senior Care Assistant to lead a shift, ensure high-quality, person-centred care and safe medication administration. You will coordinate care plans, monitor wellbeing, and maintain accurate records, collaborating with families and healthcare professionals.

The home offers a supportive team environment, opportunities for development, DBS and uniform provision, private benefits, and a commitment to employee wellbeing and

Qualifications

• Level 2 in Health & Social Care (minimum) with Level 3 desirable or willingness to work towards
• Medication administration training with competency is essential
• Experience supporting or leading a care team is beneficial
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• A caring, compassionate and professional approach

Responsibilities

• Guide and support your team in delivering safe, high quality, person centred care
• Oversee medication administration and monitor residents' wellbeing
• Respond to changes ensuring safety and appropriateness of care
• Maintain accurate care records and communicate with families and healthcare professionals

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership skills

Compassionate approach

Education

SVQ/NVQ Level 2 (minimum)

Level 3 desirable or willingness to work towards

Job description

As Senior Care Assistant, you will guide and support your team in delivering safe, high quality, person centred care that makes a real difference every day to our residents. You will take responsibility for the smooth running of your shift, ensuring care is well organised, consistent and delivered to a high standard. Alongside providing hands on care, you will oversee medication, monitor residents' wellbeing and respond to any changes, ensuring care remains safe and appropriate. You will maintain accurate care records and work closely with colleagues, families and healthcare professionals to ensure clear communication and continuity of care.

• [SVQ/NVQ] Level 2 in Health & Social Care (minimum), with Level 3 desirable or willingness to work towards
• Medication administration training with competency is essential
• Experience supporting or leading a care team is beneficial
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• A caring, compassionate and professional approach

About Lauren Court Care Home

Our 48 bedded home provides residential and dementia care. Located in Blacon, Chester, Lauren Court is a welcoming home with a strong community feel and a friendly, supportive team. With a focus on person centred care, meaningful activities and building positive relationships with residents, it is a place where you can feel part of the team, develop your skills and make a real difference every day., Lauren Court is part of Care Concern Group, a family-owned, market-leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the UK. We are committed to delivering high-quality care and creating supportive, rewarding workplaces where our colleagues can grow, develop and thrive.

What We Offer

• Paid Enhanced DBS
• Uniform provided
• Group life assurance cover
• Wagestream - financial wellbeing support and flexible access to earned pay
• A nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more
• GP Online for you and your dependants under 16
• Access to more than 1,600 high-street and online discounts
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7, 365 days a year
• Award-winning learning and development, with support to achieve recognised qualifications
• Clear opportunities for career development and progression
• Recognition initiatives and Long Service Awards
• 'Refer a Friend' scheme offering up to 1,000 per successful referral, depending on the role