Senior Care Assistant HCC618818

NHS; Winchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join NHS as a Senior Care Assistant in Winchester, dedicated to providing outstanding care for residents. You will lead shifts, support colleagues, and develop personalized care plans while fostering a respectful and inclusive environment. Flexibility for various shifts is essential, with opportunities for further qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience with older adults in a residential or nursing setting preferred.
• Flexibility to work shift patterns, including weekends.
• Opportunity to study towards NVQ Level 3 if not held.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate colleagues in delivering excellent care.
• Develop and implement person-centred care plans.
• Support the smooth running of the home in the absence of a Nurse.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Empathy

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Our homes provide the right environment for our Senior Care Assistants to deliver the outstanding care our residents deserve. You'll provide first-class care and contribute to the smooth running of our home, leading shifts in the absence of the Nurse. Each of our residents is unique, and you'll develop person-centred care plans to meet their individual mental, physical, social, and emotional needs.

Main duties of the job

In this varied and fast-paced Senior Care Assistant role, you'll help lead, motivate, and support colleagues, using your knowledge and expertise to role model excellent standards of care. You'll enjoy building positive relationships with colleagues, residents, and their families, and share our commitment to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Ideally, you'll have experience working with older adults in a residential or nursing setting. We provide 24-hour care, so you'll need the flexibility to work shift patterns, including weekends. NVQ Level 3 or equivalent would be an advantage but isn't essential, as we can provide the opportunity to study towards this qualification.

About us

Choose a career with us and join our friendly, committed, and supportive team as a Senior Care Assistant, part of the largest care provider in Hampshire.

This role may involve some nights, weekends, and bank holidays, for which enhancements are paid in line with the HCC salary policy.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role, and it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.

Other roles you may have experience of include: Care Assistant, Carer, Senior Carer, Support Worker, Senior Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Senior Healthcare Assistant, Caregiver, Nursing Home Assistant, Personal Care Assistant.

To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Click on the Apply button for details.

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

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Qualifications

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a disclosure check will be required through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

£26,918 to £29,616 a year (actual salary £4,183 - £4,602 per annum)