Senior Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A local government authority in Preston is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to provide impactful support to older individuals. This part-time position requires NVQ level 2 in health and social care, with a focus on leading and motivating a compassionate team towards delivering quality care. The ideal candidate is passionate about enhancing the lives of older people. Competitive salary and excellent staff benefits are offered.

Benefits

Flexible shifts

Competitive salaries

Amazing staff benefits

Comprehensive induction programme

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Experience leading and motivating a team.
• Willingness to support older people and adults living with dementia.
• Strong values, attitude, and behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support for older people.
• Deliver high-quality care in residential settings.
• Assist in the coaching and motivation of team members.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching

Motivation

High quality care delivery

Education

NVQ level 2 in health and social care

Willingness to complete NVQ level 3

Job description

Job Description

Salary £25,185 - £25,989 | Part time | Permanent | Olive House

This part-time role is not open to international sponsorship

Please refer to the Job Description and Person specification

We have lots to offer, including:

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

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

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'

If you want to know more about the role and shifts available, please contact Duty Manager on 01706 237771 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.

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.

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