Senior Care Assistant Day & Night

Park Life & Stirling Life Magazine; Kettering; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the care sector is looking for a Senior Care Assistant to join their compassionate team. This role involves supporting management in creating a safe and nurturing environment for residents, ensuring their personal care needs are met while promoting independence. The position offers the opportunity to lead and mentor staff, contributing to their professional development. With a focus on teamwork and effective communication, this role is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. Join a supportive family that values your contributions and dedication in this rewarding field.

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 2, preferably working towards Level 3.
• Strong communication skills to interact with residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist management in running the home efficiently and effectively.
• Support residents with personal care while promoting their independence.
• Ensure safety and security of the home during night shifts.

Skills

Team Leadership

Effective Communication

Mentoring

Personal Care

Education

NVQ Level 2

Working towards NVQ Level 3

Tools

Mobile Care Monitoring System

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Care Assistant (day and night shifts available) to support the Home Manager, Deputy and Assistant Manager in the home's management, and to be accountable for the residents, creating a calm and secure atmosphere throughout the night.

Rate of Pay:
£12.26 to £12.85 per hour

Contract Type:
Full Time

Contract Hours:
36 hours

Kettering - St Anns

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:

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 the end of the shift.
3. 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 and lead by example.
4. Support with the training and development of all staff and ensure the in-house training programme is both implemented and monitored to a high standard.
5. Support residents with all aspects of personal care whilst maintaining and promoting independence.
6. Support residents to use the environment in accordance with their care plan and to have an understanding of the Mobile Care Monitoring System (MCM).
7. Promote all aspects of personal care with dignity and respect.
8. Perform either care duties or assist with cleaning duties throughout the duration of the entire night shift as the night shift is a waking duty.
9. Ensure the home is safe and secure.
10. Carry out regular checks throughout the night for each resident's individual needs (in relation to the home's guidelines and policies).

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. Communicate and interact effectively with both residents and staff.