Senior Care Assistant - Lead Dementia Care Team

Orchard Healthcare Group; Houghton-le-Spring; Vor Ort; GBP 16.000 - 23.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Career development

Employee discounts

Recognition schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Company pension

DBS check

Zusammenfassung

Orchard Healthcare Group is seeking a dedicated Senior Care Assistant at Paddock Stile Manor Dementia Care Home in Houghton-le-Spring. You will lead a care team, assess needs, and develop person-centred plans to ensure medical, physical, and emotional support is delivered to the highest standard.

You will supervise staff, mentor colleagues, and liaise with healthcare professionals and families to promote dignity, independence and quality of life for residents.

Qualifikationen

• Qualified to Level 3 in Health & Social Care (essential).
• Previous experience of at least 6 months working as a Senior Care Assistant.

Aufgaben

• Leading and supporting the care team to deliver high-quality care.
• Administering medication safely and accurately.
• Monitoring residents’ wellbeing and updating care records.
• Liaising with healthcare professionals and families.
• Supporting residents with personal care, meals, and daily activities.
• Ensuring the home remains clean, safe, and welcoming.
• Promoting dignity, independence, and choice for every resident.
• Participating in audits, inspections, and team meetings.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Compassion

Ausbildung

Level 3 Health & Social Care

Jobbeschreibung

Orchard Healthcare Group is seeking a dedicated Senior Care Assistant at Paddock Stile Manor Dementia Care Home in Houghton-le-Spring. You will lead a care team, assess needs, and develop person-centred plans to ensure medical, physical, and emotional support is delivered to the highest standard.

You will supervise staff, mentor colleagues, and liaise with healthcare professionals and families to promote dignity, independence and quality of life for residents.