Senior Care Assistant (Days)

Greensleeves Care; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days paid holiday FTE

Overtime Incentive scheme

Company pension scheme

2 x Salary Death in Service

Length of Service Awards 5/10/20/30/40

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend up to £300

Free learning and development

Free DBS

Job summary

Greensleeves Care in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Care Assistant for daytime shifts. You will help ensure smooth operation of the home, support residents with personal care, and coordinate with GPs and nurses to meet healthcare needs.

The role requires caring experience and a focus on confidentiality. Benefits include a comprehensive rewards package, pension, DBS, and opportunities for free learning and development through an endorsed provider.

Qualifications

• QCF diploma in social care level 2 or other relevant qualification (Essential)
• QCF diploma in social care level 3 or other relevant qualification (Desirable)
• Proven ability and experience in safe administration of Medication (Essential)
• An understanding of the importance of confidentiality (Essential)
• Experience in providing care (Essential)

Responsibilities

• Help to ensure that all care, domestic and kitchen staff contribute to the best of their ability to the efficient running of the Home and the creation of the right atmosphere.
• Assist residents with their personal care needs.
• Answer call bells, emergency bells, the door and the telephone: greet visitors.
• Ensure the healthcare needs of the residents are met by liaising with GPs, District Nurses, Chiropodists, etc.

Skills

Care experience

Medication administration

Confidentiality awareness

Education

QCF Diploma in Social Care Level 2

QCF Diploma in Social Care Level 3

Job description

About Us

Would you like to continue your career with one of the most respected care charities? At Greensleeves Care, we deliver exceptional 24-hour residential, dementia and nursing care to older people across our 26 care homes in England. We are an accredited Living Wage employer, and Greensleeves Care is endorsed with Skills for Care and an Assured City and Guilds provider who offer a range of free learning and development to our colleagues.

About Us

Would you like to continue your career with one of the most respected care charities? At Greensleeves Care, we deliver exceptional 24-hour residential, dementia and nursing care to older people across our 26 care homes in England. We are an accredited Living Wage employer, and Greensleeves Care is endorsed with Skills for Care and an Assured City and Guilds provider who offer a range of free learning and development to our colleagues.

As a Senior Care Assistant (Days), you will:

• Help to ensure that all care, domestic and kitchen staff contribute to the best of their ability to the efficient running of the Home and the creation of the right atmosphere.
• Assist residents with their personal care needs.
• Answer call bells, emergency bells, the door and the telephone: greet visitors.
• Ensure the healthcare needs of the residents are met by liaising with GPs, District Nurses, Chiropodists, etc.

To apply, you will need:

• Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) diploma in social care level 2 or other relevant qualification (Essential)
• Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) diploma in social care level 3 or other relevant qualification (Desirable)
• Proven ability and experience in safe administration of Medication (Essential)
• An understanding of the importance of confidentiality (Essential)
• Experience in providing care (Essential)

Rewards & Benefits Package

• 28 days paid holiday FTE (Including Bank Holidays)
• Overtime Incentive scheme
• Company pension scheme - employers' contribution matched up to 6%
• 2 x Salary Death in Service benefit
• Length of Service Awards at 5,10,20,30,40, and 50 years
• Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits through the Hapi App
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Wellbeing Thrive App
• Refer a Friend scheme (you can earn up to £300 per referral)
• Free learning and development - Opportunities to undertake RQF level qualifications with an endorsed Skills for Care provider
• Free DBS

DBS - The successful applicant will be appointed subject to providing evidence of ISA first and enhanced DBS disclosure. This post is not subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Greensleeves Care is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community

Greensleeves Care Core Values

Respect

We treat residents and colleagues with dignity and value their unique life experiences and personal contributions.

Openness

We act openly and honestly, building confidence in our intentions and behaviour. We choose words and actions that are sincere, not misleading.

Responsibility

We are committed to meeting the needs of others and behave responsibly towards residents and colleagues, being careful of the choices we make.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

Please note this role is open to UK-based candidates only. We are not offering sponsorship for this opportunity.