Senior Care Assistant : Days

TipTopJob; Rushden; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the care sector is seeking a compassionate Senior Care Assistant to join their dedicated team. This rewarding role focuses on supporting residents' independence and wellbeing while leading a team in a modern care home environment. You'll be responsible for managing daily care routines, conducting medication rounds, and promoting best practices in care. With a commitment to employee engagement, the organization offers competitive salaries, annual pay increases, and fully funded training opportunities. If you have a caring approach and strong leadership skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Annual Pay Increases

Paid Holidays

Pension Contribution

Training and Development

Referral Incentive

Affordable Meals

DBS Check Provided

Uniforms Provided

Qualifications

• Relevant professional qualification required, such as Registered Nurse or NVQ Level 3.
• Minimum of two years' experience in a residential or nursing care setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead care support efforts to assist residents with daily living.
• Conduct medication rounds and ensure daily charts are completed accurately.

Skills

Leadership skills

Time management

Communication skills

Caring approach

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Registered Nurse or NVQ Level 3

NVQ Level 4 in Adult Health and Social Care

Job description

Position: Senior Care Assistant - Days

Compensation: A£14.54 per hour

Schedule: Full-time, 7:00 am - 7:00 pm, three shifts per week including alternate weekends

Location: Rushden, Northamptonshire

About the Nursing and Care Home

Situated just outside Rushden, the home is designed in a modern style, offering a homely yet contemporary setting for its residents. The home provides personal, nursing, and dementia care for up to 48 residents.

Role Overview

The Senior Care Assistant role provides a rewarding opportunity to support residents in a compassionate and dedicated care setting. Focused on maintaining residents' independence, dignity, and wellbeing, this role involves supervising a team, managing daily care routines, and promoting best practices in care.

Key Benefits

The organisation is committed to employee engagement and offers:

* Competitive Salary: Positioned within the top quartile of market rates
* Annual Pay Increases: Up to 8% based on performance, plus cost of living adjustments
* Paid Holidays: 28 days including Bank Holidays
* Pension: 3% employer contribution to the NEST Pension Scheme
* Training and Development: Fully funded qualifications, plus a bonus of up to A£500 for completed training milestones
* Referral Incentive: Up to A£1,000 for successful team member referrals
* Affordable Meals: A£1 per course while on shift
* Additional Incentives for Short Notice Shifts
* DBS Check: Provided at no cost
* Uniforms Provided: As needed, subject to a fair use policy

Key Competencies for Senior Care Assistant

* Strong leadership and people skills
* Ability to work under pressure
* Caring and nurturing approach
* Positive, enthusiastic attitude
* Good time management
* Strong written and oral communication
* Commitment to ongoing training

Primary Responsibilities

As a Senior Care Assistant, responsibilities include:

* Leading care support efforts to provide daily living assistance with a focus on dignity, respect, and independence
* Conducting medication rounds accurately and ensuring daily charts are completed to a high standard
* Leading shifts, supporting team members, and maintaining high standards of care
* Promoting best practices in care, addressing concerns, and participating in team evaluations as directed by the Home Manager

Essential Qualifications and Experience

* Relevant professional qualification (e.g., Registered Nurse or NVQ Level 3)
* Minimum of two years' experience in a residential or nursing care setting
* Understanding of Person-Centred Care Planning
* Awareness of safeguarding principles and abuse prevention
* Proximity to the location (within a 30-minute commute)

Preferred Skills and Experience

* At least two years' experience in a senior care role within a nursing home setting
* Experience in dementia care
* NVQ Level 4 in Adult Health and Social Care or higher
* Knowledge of the National Care Standards Act 2000
* Experience conducting effective, person-centred evaluations and team management

Please note we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on a rolling basis until the role is filled. We recommend applying as soon as possible.

All successful candidates are subject to compliance checks, including 3 years of checkable references and DBS/PVG checks.