Senior Care Assistant — Lead, Mentor & Compassionate Care

Berkley Care Group; Warwick; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Long service rewards

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Sick pay for critical illness

Job summary

Berkley Care Group in Warwick is recruiting a Senior Care Assistant who will champion person-centred care, empower residents to participate in their care decisions, and support a warm, welcoming home environment. You will be paid £14.57 per hour, with free meals on shift, and access to a wide range of benefits and development opportunities as part of our luxury care home team.

A supportive team environment, ongoing coaching, and flexible shifts help you grow in your role and make a real

Qualifications

• qualification in health and social care, with at least 2 years' experience in a care assistant role.
• ability to lead, motivate, develop and delegate to others
• kind, caring and compassionate nature with a sense of fun
• ability to communicate with residents, home team and family members

Responsibilities

• Promoting a caring and friendly environment where the philosophy of person-centred care is at the heart of everything you do, including the empowerment of residents to fully participate in all decisions relating to them
• Administering prescribed medicines and maintaining associated records and care plans
• Carrying out basic domestic duties and preparing light meals and refreshments for those in your care
• Planning rotas and supervision of a team whilst on shift to oversee and maintain the care of residents
• Ongoing coaching, regular 1-2-1s with team members and inductions
• Attending team meetings and being a role model for the home team

Skills

Health and social care

Care experience

Leadership

Communication

Compassion

Job description

Berkley Care Group in Warwick is recruiting a Senior Care Assistant who will champion person-centred care, empower residents to participate in their care decisions, and support a warm, welcoming home environment. You will be paid £14.57 per hour, with free meals on shift, and access to a wide range of benefits and development opportunities as part of our luxury care home team.

A supportive team environment, ongoing coaching, and flexible shifts help you grow in your role and make a real