Senior Care Assistant - Days

St Philips Care; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is looking for a Senior Care Assistant to lead a team and ensure high standards of care for elderly residents. The role emphasizes dignity and independence, involving coordination of daily needs and care delivery. Candidates should possess NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care and demonstrate a passion for elderly care. The company offers a supportive environment with opportunities for progression and training.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Opportunity to progress and gain qualifications

4-weekly pay periods

Full training provided

Paid induction and shadow shifts

E-Learning incentive scheme

Paid holiday

Flexible working opportunities

Rewards scheme

Refer a friend bonus scheme worth £100.00

Qualifications

• Experience as a senior in a Residential Care or Nursing Home.
• Passion for care of the elderly.
• Experience of medication administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate care workers to ensure high standards of care.
• Assist the Manager in the home management in their absence.
• Promote residents' rights and centred care.

Skills

Leadership

Team Coordination

Elderly Care

Communication

Education

NVQ 3 / MA L3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Overview

Senior Care Assistant Days - The Maple Care Centre

38.5 Hours Available.

St Philip's Care is dedicated to providing outstanding care to our clients which is why we are an award winning company and have been named 'The most outstanding care group in the UK' and ‘ The most outstanding Residential Care Management Team in the UK'.

Role

The role of being a senior carer is an important and valued role within the Health & Social Care industry. You will lead, develop and co-ordinate a team of care workers to provide the highest standards of care to our residents, ensuring the dignity of the residents is always maintained. You will support the Manager in the overall management of the home and assume responsibilities in their absence, creating an environment which respects the rights and wishes of the residents and encouraging person centred care and maximising independence. The successful person will be joining a close-knit, friendly team who offer a quality service.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and co-ordinate a team of care workers to provide the highest standards of care to our residents. Overall ensuring the dignity of the residents is always maintained.
• Assist the Manager in the overall management of the home and assume responsibilities in their absence.
• Create an environment which respects the rights and wishes of the residents and encourage person centred care and maximise independence.
• Understand and provide the requirements for “normal” health and to have insight into the effects on the client and family when continued care is needed.
• Assist the client in any area of his/her daily care needs which they would normally undertake themselves if they were able to do so.
• Participate in holistic caring activities; care for all clients’ needs as required with the aim of optimising their independence.
• Ensure a system is in place that promotes residents’ participation in the planning and reviewing of care.
• Be responsible for the care planning process, maintaining appropriate medication and care delivery for a designated group of service users.
• Understand the right of the individual to confidentiality.
• Moving and handling, dressing, and assisting residents in their daily hygiene and dressing needs.
• Observing and reporting any changes in residents’ condition.
• Report to Manager any hazard or unsafe equipment that may be injurious to the health and safety of staff, residents, and visitors.
• Attend in-service training arranged as part of staff development and mandatory training, which is a legal requirement.
• Ensure service is delivered in accordance with all relevant policies, procedures and practices.

Desirable qualifications

• NVQ 3 / MA L3 in Health and Social Care or working towards it.
• Previous experience of as a senior in a Residential Care or Nursing Home.
• A Passion for Care of the Elderly.
• Experience of Medication Administration.

Benefits

• A supportive, inclusive, friendly working environment.
• The opportunity to progress and gain further qualifications “learn while you earn!”
• 4-weekly pay periods.
• Full training given.
• Paid induction and shadow shifts.
• E - Learning incentive scheme.
• Paid holiday.
• Flexible opportunities to fit around your life.
• Rewards scheme for all staff.
• Refer a friend bonus scheme worth £100.00.