Senior Care Assistant — Lead Care Team & Resident Wellbeing

Verulam Health Care Ltd; St Albans; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS

Blue Light Card discounts

Uniform provided

On-site parking

Induction programme

Job summary

Verulam House Care Home in St Albans, Hertfordshire, is seeking a committed Senior Care Assistant. You will promote residents’ physical and emotional well‑being, support daily living activities and lead a small care team.

You must hold a Care Certificate and be prepared to undertake NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care to qualify for the role. Competitive benefits and ongoing training are provided.

Qualifications

• Must hold Care Certificate and be willing to take NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care.

Responsibilities

• Providing physical and mental stimulation for residents by taking part in social and recreational activities, on a one-to-one and group basis
• Assisting residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene and dressing
• Assisting with mealtimes
• Ensuring residents' independence, dignity and respect, by delivering the very best person-centred care
• Helping to maintain accurate records
• Undertaking regular ongoing training
• Developing relationships with our residents and their families in order to gain a better understanding of how to provide the best possible care
• Reviews with external health professionals
• Lead the team of care assistants
• Administer medication

Skills

Caring

Compassionate

Communication skills

Teamwork

Weekend flexibility

IT skills

Initiative / problem solving

Education

Care Certificate

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Verulam House Care Home in St Albans, Hertfordshire, is seeking a committed Senior Care Assistant. You will promote residents’ physical and emotional well‑being, support daily living activities and lead a small care team.

You must hold a Care Certificate and be prepared to undertake NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care to qualify for the role. Competitive benefits and ongoing training are provided.