Senior Care Assistant — Lead & Develop a Caring Team

Chestnutscare; Weymouth; Presencial; GBP 12.000 - 18.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive pay

Weekend & bank holiday pay uplift

Overtime opportunities

Ongoing training and career dev

NVQ qualification support

Free uniform

DBS checks

Descripción de la vacante

Chestnuts Residential Care Home in Weymouth is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to lead person-centred care, mentor staff and contribute to a supportive team. The role emphasizes safeguarding residents’ dignity, safety and independence while maintaining high care standards in a Good CQC home.

You will oversee care plans, audits and documentation, delivering compassionate, professional care with strong leadership and collaborative teamwork. Training and development opportunities are available.

Formación

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or an equivalent qualification.
• Strong communication, organisational and leadership skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and use electronic care planning systems.
• Good understanding of CQC standards and elder care best practices.

Responsabilidades

• Review and update residents’ care plans and risk assessments to reflect changing needs.
• Maintain accurate care records, including MUST charts, falls assessments, hydration monitoring and risk assessments.
• Administer medication safely in line with policies and procedures.
• Mentor Care Assistants and promote teamwork.
• Attend senior team meetings and contribute to continuous home improvement.

Conocimientos

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Record keeping

CQC knowledge

Care planning systems

Educación

NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care

Herramientas

Electronic care planning systems

Descripción del empleo

Chestnuts Residential Care Home in Weymouth is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to lead person-centred care, mentor staff and contribute to a supportive team. The role emphasizes safeguarding residents’ dignity, safety and independence while maintaining high care standards in a Good CQC home.

You will oversee care plans, audits and documentation, delivering compassionate, professional care with strong leadership and collaborative teamwork. Training and development opportunities are available.