Senior Care Assistant Day

Hillview; Ware; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Ware is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to support the management team and assist residents with personal care. This role offers a chance to be part of a compassionate team, ensuring high standards of care and staff development. Ideal candidates will have NVQ qualifications and strong leadership skills, contributing to a positive atmosphere in the home.

Qualifications

• Minimum of NVQ 2, working towards NVQ Level 3 or above.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and mentor staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist in running the home efficiently and caring manner.
• Support residents with personal care while promoting independence.
• Ensure training and development of staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 2

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 £13.38
• Weekend £13.98

Contract Type

• Permanent

Contract Hours

• 24 Hours

Ware - Hillview

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:

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

Essential Skills, Characteristics, and Experience:

1. Minimum of NVQ 2, working towards NVQ Level 3 or above.
2. Ability to lead, motivate, and mentor staff, and to be a team player.
3. Effective communication and interaction with both residents and staff.