Senior Care Assistant (days) - The Lodge

Elizabeth Finn Homes; Exeter; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group pension scheme

Overtime pay

Meal subsidies

Wellbeing support

Discounts Blue Light Card

Long service awards

Apprenticeships and development

Job summary

Elizabeth Finn Homes is seeking a compassionate Senior Care Assistant for The Lodge Care Home in Exeter. You will support nursing and care teams to deliver high-quality, person-centred care, promoting independence and dignity for residents.

You will supervise junior staff, assist with clinical procedures under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, monitor health and wellbeing, and help maintain a safe, clean environment. A good command of English and at least 3 years in elder care are required.

Qualifications

• Secondary school education with good numeracy and literacy.
• Ability to communicate clearly in English.
• Level 2 and 3 in Care.
• Minimum 3 years experience caring for older people.
• Understanding of professional Codes of Practice in social care
• Basic computer literacy for record-keeping and communication

Responsibilities

• Deliver and maintain high standards of personal care, ensuring effective teamwork and quality service delivery.
• Carry out clinical procedures within scope, following guidance from the Registered Nurse or Head of Department.
• Monitor residents’ health and wellbeing, reporting any changes or concerns promptly.
• Support residents’ physical, mental, and social engagement through meaningful activities and interaction.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment, ensuring proper use and storage of equipment and supplies.
• Contribute to accurate record-keeping, uphold confidentiality, and comply with policies, training, and reporting requirements.

Job description

Senior Care Assistant - The Lodge Care Home

CQC rating: Outstanding

Address: The Lodge, 22 Spicer Road, Exeter EX1 1SY

Hourly Rate: £15.87 per hour

Contract: Full-time or Part-time contract available,

Shifts: 12.25 hour shift (07.45-20.00) to include every other weekend

WE DO NOT HOLD A UK SPONSORSHIP LICENCE - APPLICANTS MUST ALREADY HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK

Elizabeth Finn is a leading care provider providing exceptional care throughout our eight prestigious care homes. Our company values are Bring Love, Inspire More, Act with Purpose and Welcome All.

The Lodge is an elegant and characterful Victorian house, located on Spicer Road, close to the centre of Exeter.Offering outstanding levels of residential and nursing care and a warm welcome for all.

About The Role

We are seeking a compassionate Senior Care Assistant to support the nursing and care team in delivering high-quality, person-centred care. The role involves meeting residents’ individual needs with dignity and respect, promoting independence, and acting as a role model by supervising and supporting the development of junior team members.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver and maintain high standards of personal care, ensuring effective teamwork and quality service delivery.
• Carry out clinical procedures within scope, following guidance from the Registered Nurse or Head of Department.
• Monitor residents’ health and wellbeing, reporting any changes or concerns promptly.
• Support residents’ physical, mental, and social engagement through meaningful activities and interaction.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment, ensuring proper use and storage of equipment and supplies.
• Contribute to accurate record-keeping, uphold confidentiality, and comply with policies, training, and reporting requirements.

Qualifications & Skills

• Secondary school education with good numeracy and literacy.
• Ability to communicate clearly in English.
• Level 2 and 3 in Care.
• Minimum 3 years experience caring for older people.
• Understanding of professional Codes of Practice in social care
• Basic computer literacy for record-keeping and communication

Benefits

• Enhances pay for family leave
• Overtime and bank holiday enhancements to pay
• Group pension scheme
• Occupational sick pay after probation
• Wellbeing support through various initiatives including an employee assistance programme with free counselling and Mental Health First Aiders.
• Opportunity to earn rewards via Care Friends (refer a friend scheme) which you can cash in when you choose
• Free Blue Light card - provides members with thousands of amazing retail discounts
• Long service awards
• Subsidised meals while on duty
• Apprenticeships, continuous learning and development, professional development and study support opportunities

Safeguarding

In the process of recruitment, selection and appointment Elizabeth Finn Homes implement a range of procedures and actions including Police/Enhanced DBS Checks to ensure our employees, residents and everyone is safeguarded, and abuse is prevented. This is in line with our company values, which are Bring Love, Inspire More, Act with Purpose and Welcome All.

Criminal record checks

As this role involves a regulated activity, successful applicants will undertake an enhanced DBS check, with barred lists check, and any offer of employment will be dependent on a satisfactory outcome. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar a person from working for us, this will depend on the circumstances and background of any record.

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

Elizabeth Finn strives to treat all staff equally and be a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone can be themselves and everyone accepts each other’s differences.

Our ambition is to ensure equality and celebrate diversity, working together to create an inclusive workplace, which attracts, nurtures and retains the best people.