Senior Care Assistant (Days) | Olive House Care Home | Bacup | Part Time

Lancashire County Council; Bacup; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government organization in Bacup is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to provide compassionate care to older people. This part-time role involves leading a team and supporting residents to live their lives fully. The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care and experience in a similar role. The position offers a salary of £25,185 - £25,989 per annum (Pro Rata).

Benefits

Shifts to suit you

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive induction programme

Opportunities to progress

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team to deliver high-quality care.
• Ability to support older people to live their lives their way.

Responsibilities

• Make a positive difference in the lives of older people.
• Support and coach team members.
• Deliver high quality care.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching

Motivating teams

Compassionate care

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Willingness to complete NVQ Level 3

Job description

Overview

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Position

Salary £25,185 - £25,989 per annum (Pro Rata) | Permanent, Part Time, 30.5 hours per week | Olive House Care Home, Bacup

This part-time role is not open to international sponsorship

What we offer

• Shifts to suit you
• Competitive salaries
• Amazing staff benefits
• Comprehensive induction programme
• Opportunities to progress
• Pay Award Pending

About you

Do you want to make a real and positive difference to the lives of older people? We are looking for people that have the right values, attitude, and behaviours to join our team. If you want to support Older People to live their lives their way, we would like to hear from you.

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will need to hold an NVQ level 2 or equivalent in health and social care and be willing to complete level 3. In addition, you will have experience leading, coaching and motivating a team to deliver high quality care.

About the service

Our committed team provides care to more than 1,000 adults across Lancashire. It runs 16 Care Homes and 13 Day Centres where the team provides support for older people, adults living with dementia and their families.

Older People Care Services Vision: 'To be the best quality service, safely supporting older people with kindness, dignity, care, and compassion to live their life their way'

How to apply

If you want to know more about the role and shifts available, please contact Janice Lee on 01772531162 for an informal discussion.

Please ensure you complete the experience and education sections in the application to evidence how you meet the criteria for this role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.

Recruitment and process

The post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful, you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.

More information

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