Senior Care Assistant - Fernlea House - Bank

Holmes Care Group LTD; Hawkinge; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay rates + Bank holiday enh

SSSC registration fees paid (Scotland)

Company pension scheme

Disclosure/PVG paid (permanent roles)

Refer a Friend scheme (£500)

Blue Light Card access

Employee Assistance Programme

Health Club discounts

Training provided by Holmes Care Group

On-going training and development

Staff Appreciation Week & NationalCare

Job summary

Holmes Care Group LTD is seeking a Senior Care Assistant for Fernlea House in Bank, Scotland. You will provide excellent care and support to residents, supervise care staff, and help residents with daily activities in a warm, supportive environment.

As part of our team, you will work closely with nurses and unit managers, mentor junior staff, and engage residents in daily activities while maintaining strong communication with families and the wider care team.

Qualifications

• SVQ Level 3 qualification required.
• Experience in elderly care setting preferred.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing excellent care and support to residents.
• Supervising and motivating all Care Assistants to function efficiently as part of the team.
• Assisting residents in physical, emotional and spiritual care needs.

Skills

Supervising staff

Teamwork

Resident care

Communication

Education

SVQ Level 3

Job description

Senior Care Assistant - Fernlea House - Bank

Join our growing team where we're dedicated to enriching the lives of our residents and their families. Our passionate staff are the driving force behind making this purpose a reality! Our company core values are inspired by TRUST:we are Thoughtful, Responsible, Unique, Striving for excellence and Together.

Benefits Package:

• Excellent pay rates + Bank holiday enhancements
• SSSC registration fees paid for (Scotland only)
• Company pension scheme
• Disclosure and Barring Service/PVG application paid for (permanent positions only)
• Refer a Friend Scheme paying up to £500
• Opportunity to join the Blue Light Card Scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Provider
• Exclusive Online Retail Discounts and Cash Back
• Discounted Health Club memberships
• Access to bespoke online and face to face training provided by Holmes Care Group
• Additional on-going training and development opportunities
• Recognition schemes including annual Staff Appreciation Week and annual National Care Awards

What does the day of a Senior Care Assistant look like?

• Providing excellent care and support to residents
• Supervising and motivating all Care Assistants and to function efficiently as a member of the team
• Assisting residents in all aspects of their care needs, e.g. physical, emotional and spiritual
• Providing support and guidance to family members
• Assisting the trained Nurses and Unit Managers to lead and develop staff members
• Engaging in day to day activities and providing companionship to residents
• Maintaining good communication and developing effective working relationships with other team members
• Report on the wellbeing of residents and liaise with GP’s and support Managers

To be considered for this role, you will need to hold a current SVQ Level 3 qualification.