Senior Care Assistant — Lead Care Team, Flexible Hours

Pilgrim's; Hassocks; Presencial; GBP 21.000 - 28.000; Jornada completa

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Care team supervision

Descripción de la vacante

Pilgrims’ Friend Society in Hassocks, West Sussex, seeks a Senior Care Assistant for Villa Adastra, a 40-bed residential home caring for older people. The role involves 24/7 care under a dedicated team to promote residents' health and well-being.

You will supervise shifts, assist with personal care and medications, help with meals, and keep care plans current while encouraging independence and community involvement.

Formación

• Must have RQF accreditation in Health & Social care at level 2 or above.
• Minimum of 2 years experience working as a Senior Care Assistant in residential care.
• Willing to lead shifts and take a hands-on role as required.
• Able to work effectively in a team and provide excellent care to residents.

Responsabilidades

• Provide high quality, professional service of care to residents.
• Supervise all staff on the Care Team during your duty period (including Health, Safety and Security; administering medications; arranging cover for staff absent due to sickness).
• Help residents with personal care (e.g., bathing).
• Support residents to eat and drink.
• Know residents to offer comfort and reassurance when needed.
• Supervise care and well-being of residents.
• Ensure care plans are up-to-date.
• Support residents to stay independent and engage with the community within the home.
• Treat residents with dignity and respect.
• Assist in end-of-life care.

Conocimientos

Empathy for older people

Teamwork

Leadership

Flexible working

Educación

RQF accreditation in Health & Social care (level 2) or above

Descripción del empleo

Pilgrims’ Friend Society in Hassocks, West Sussex, seeks a Senior Care Assistant for Villa Adastra, a 40-bed residential home caring for older people. The role involves 24/7 care under a dedicated team to promote residents' health and well-being.

You will supervise shifts, assist with personal care and medications, help with meals, and keep care plans current while encouraging independence and community involvement.