Senior Care Assistant (Days) | Part Time | Broadfield House Residential Care Home| Leyland

Lancashire County Council; Leyland; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in Leyland seeks a part-time Senior Care Assistant to support older people. Ideal candidates will hold an NVQ level 2 in health and social care and have experience leading a team. Benefits include competitive salaries and a supportive work environment. Join our team and make a real difference in the community.

Benefits

Flexible shifts

Comprehensive induction programme

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Experience working in a care setting.
• Willingness to complete NVQ level 3 in health and social care.

Responsibilities

• Support older people to live their lives their way.
• Provide high-quality care in a team environment.
• Lead and motivate team members.

Skills

Experience leading a team

Coaching and motivating skills

High quality care delivery

Education

NVQ level 2 in health and social care or equivalent

Job description

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Job Description

Salary £24,404 - £25,183, Per annum | Permanent, Part Time, 30.5 hours per week | Pro Rata

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
• Pay Award Pending

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 Lindsey Pickering on 01772 457672 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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