Senior Care Assistant Day

Steel Consulting; High Wycombe; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Senior Care Assistant to join their compassionate team. In this rewarding role, you will support the Home Manager and staff while ensuring residents receive the utmost care and respect. Your leadership will be crucial in fostering a positive environment and promoting independence among residents. With a focus on training and development, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. If you are passionate about care and looking for a fulfilling career, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ Level 2 and be working towards Level 3.
• Strong communication and leadership skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist management in running the home efficiently.
• Support residents with personal care and promote independence.
• Ensure staff training and development is upheld.

Skills

Team Leadership

Effective Communication

Mentoring

Education

NVQ Level 2

Working towards NVQ Level 3

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Care Assistant to support the Home Manager, Deputy and Assistant Manager in all aspects of the home's management, while supporting residents with personal care, and ensuring the training and development of staff.

Rate of Pay
Weekday £13.22
Weekend £14.00

Contract Type
Maternity Cover from 11/05/25 for one year.

Contract Hours
36 Hours

Location
High Wycombe - Ryeview Manor

Care & Wellbeing
Working in care can be challenging, but it's also one of the most rewarding jobs that you can do. When you join the B&M Care family, our 'whole home approach' ensures that you will be supported as part of a caring, compassionate team.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist the Manager, Deputy Manager and Assistant Manager in the running of the home in an efficient and caring manner in their absence.
• Ensure a walking handover is carried out and that all residents are accounted for at the start and the end of the shift.
• Ensure that all staff contribute to the best of their ability to the efficient running of the home and the creation of the right atmosphere, leading by example.
• Support with the training and development of all staff, ensuring the in-house training programme is both implemented and monitored to a high standard.
• Support residents with all aspects of personal care while maintaining and promoting independence.
• Support residents to use the environment in accordance with their care plan and understand the Mobile Care Monitoring System (MCM).
• Support and promote all aspects of personal care with dignity and respect.

Essential Skills, Characteristics and Experience:

• Minimum of NVQ 2, working towards NVQ Level 3 or above.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and mentor staff and to be a team player.
• Communicate and interact effectively with both residents and staff.