Senior Care Assistant - Days & Nights

St Philips Care Group; Sleaford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent care provider in Sleaford is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to lead a dedicated care team in providing outstanding support to residents. The ideal candidate will ensure the dignity and independence of clients while promoting their participation in care planning. Qualifications include NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care, with experience in residential care preferred. This role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for training and progression.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Opportunities for progression

Paid holiday

Flexible scheduling

Refer a friend bonus scheme worth £100

Qualifications

• Experience in a residential care or nursing home is preferred.
• Passion for elderly care and supporting client independence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate care teams to ensure high care standards.
• Assist clients with daily care needs and promote their independence.
• Participate in care planning and ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

Team leadership

Care planning

Holistic care

Medication administration

Client care

Education

NVQ 3 / MA L3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Overview

Senior Care Assistant Days & Nights - Roxholm Hall
33 hours per week

St Philip's Care is dedicated to providing outstanding care to our clients. 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.

The role of being a senior carer is an important role 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. Overall ensuring the dignity of the residents is always maintained.

Job Role: To support the Manager in the overall management of the home.

Assume responsibilities of the Manager in his/her absence. To create an environment which respects the rights and wishes of the residents and to encourage person centred care and maximise independence.

The successful person will be joining a close-knit, friendly team who offer a quality service.

Responsibilities

• Understanding and providing the requirements for "normal" health and to have insight into the effects on the client and family when continued care is needed.
• To 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.
• To 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.
• To be responsible for the care planning process, maintaining appropriate medication and care delivery for a designated group of service users
• To 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
• To attend any 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 as a senior in a Residential Care or Nursing Home.
• A passion for care of the elderly.
• Experience of Medication Administration

Benefits of working with the St Philips Family

• 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