Senior Care Assistant (Days)

Hartford Care Ltd; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford Care Ltd in Portsmouth is looking for a Senior Care Assistant to provide high-quality, individualised care during nighttime shifts. You will lead the team while ensuring residents feel valued, dignified, and independent.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience, hold an L3 NVQ/Diploma in Health and Social Care, and possess strong leadership skills. An additional £2,000 attraction payment is available for direct applicants.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience as a Care Assistant in residential care.
• Completed an L3 NVQ/Diploma in Health and Social Care.
• Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, individualised care and support to residents during the night time.
• Supervise and lead the shift and team members.
• Create a happy and caring atmosphere.

Skills

Team leading

Delegation

Organisational skills

Compassionate nature

Excellent communication

Flexibility

Education

L3 NVQ/Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

Employment Type: Full-time (36 hours per week) - Day shifts
Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire (PO3 6GN)

This position will include an additional £2,000 attraction payment which will be paid as £1000.00 on joining and £1000.00 on completion of the probationary period. This will only be valid for direct applications not through an agency. T&C's apply.

The Role

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will provide high quality, individualised care and support to residents during the night time, promoting each person’s privacy, dignity and independence, be responsible for supervising and leading the shift and team members, and working together as a team to create a happy and caring atmosphere.

Whether you are carrying out a direct observation on a care assistant supporting someone to have a late night snack, checking that a resident’s turning chart has been completed, giving a detailed handover to the morning team, or assisting a resident to get ready for bed in the evening, you will do so with care at the heart of everything you do.

• Do you want to make a difference to someone's life and feel a sense of purpose in an extremely rewarding role?
• Do you have good team leading, delegation and organisational skills?
• Have you completed, or are you currently undertaking your L3 NVQ/Diploma in Health and Social Care?
• Are you caring, warm and understanding?
• Are you spontaneous, patient, flexible and have a good sense of humour?
• Do you strongly believe in the values of Creating Communities, Caring for Each Other and Celebrating Individuality?

If your answer is yes to all these questions, why not join our Hartford Care family?

Requirements

• At least 2 years’ experience as a Care Assistant in residential care
• Completed an L3 NVQ/Diploma in Health and Social Care
• A compassionate and caring nature
• Excellent communication skills and ability to use IT systems
• Ability to lead and motivate staff members
• Able to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
• A flexible approach to working hours

This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.