Senior Care Assistant I Woodhaven Day Centre I Part time

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

Job summary

A regional public service organization in Accrington is seeking a part-time Senior Care Assistant. The ideal candidate will support older people in their daily lives while providing high-quality care as part of a dedicated team. To qualify, applicants must possess an NVQ level 2 in health and social care and have experience in leadership. This role operates Monday to Friday afternoons with a competitive salary package.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Amazing staff benefits

Comprehensive induction programme

Opportunities to progress

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2 or equivalent in health and social care required.
• Willingness to complete NVQ level 3.
• Experience in leading and motivating a team.

Responsibilities

• Support older people to live their lives their way.
• Provide high-quality care alongside a committed team.
• Assist with shifts from Mon to Fri, 13.15 - 17.00.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Motivation

Compassion

Education

NVQ level 2 in health and social care

Job description

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Job Description

Salary £25,185,-£25,989 Per annum | Fixed term until 30/04/2026 | Part Time, 18.5 hours per week | Pro Rata | Woodhaven Day Centre

This part-time role is not open to international sponsorship

Please refer to the Job Description and Person specification

Rota Details : Mon - Fri (13.15 - 17.00)

• 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 Duty Manager on 01695 725682 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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