Senior Care Assistant (Nights)

Greensleeves Care; Alton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday (FTE)

Pension scheme (employer matched)

Death in Service benefit (2x)

Learning and development opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Refer a Friend scheme (£300 referral)

Free DBS

Job summary

Greensleeves Care is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to join our team in England. You will support residents with daily personal care, mobility, and hygiene while working alongside the Night Care Assistant to maintain safety and wellbeing across our homes.

Applicants should have a QCF Diploma in Social Care Level 2 (or equivalent), be experienced in safe medication administration, and understand confidentiality. We offer ongoing training and development and a supportive workplace.

Qualifications

• QCF diploma in social care level 2 or equivalent (essential).
• Experience in the safe administration of medication (essential).
• Understanding of confidentiality (essential).
• Experience in providing care (essential).

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with their personal care needs.
• Carry out regular checks on residents and the building, with reference to fire safety.
• Assist residents with mobility problems and use of aids and equipment.
• Help residents with personal hygiene, including incontinence.
• Be aware of residents' whereabouts when they are not in their room.
• Support night team as required.

Skills

Medication administration

Confidentiality

Care delivery

Resident observation

Education

QCF Diploma in Social Care Level 2

Job description

About Us

Would you like to continue your career with one of the most respected care charities? At Greensleeves Care, we deliver exceptional 24-hour residential, dementia and nursing care to older people across our 26 care homes in England. We are an accredited Living Wage employer, and Greensleeves Care is endorsed with Skills for Care and an Assured City and Guilds provider who offer a range of free learning and development to our colleagues.

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will:

• Assist residents with their personal care needs.
• In conjunction with the Night Care Assistant, carry out regular checks on residents and on the building with special reference to fire prevention at intervals determined by the Manager and with due regard to residents’ privacy.
• Assist residents with mobility problems and other physical disabilities, including the use and care of aids and personal equipment.
• Assist residents who need help with personal hygiene, e.g. incontinence.
• Be aware of residents' whereabouts if absent from their bedroom.

To apply, you will need:

• Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) diploma in social care level 2 or other relevant qualification(Essential)
• Proven ability and experience in the safe administration of Medication(Essential)
• An understanding of the importance of confidentiality(Essential)
• Experience in providing care(Essential)

Rewards & Benefits Package

• 28 days paid holiday FTE (Including Bank Holidays)
• Overtime Incentive Scheme
• Company pension scheme - employer's contribution matched up to 6%
• 2 x Salary Death in Service benefit
• Length of Service Awards at 5,10,20,30,40, and 50 years
• Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits through the Hapi App
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Wellbeing Thrive App
• Refer a Friend scheme (you can earn up to £300 per referral)
• Free learning and development - Opportunities to undertake RQF level qualifications with an endorsed Skills for Care provider
• Free DBS

DBS

The successful applicant will be appointed subject to providing evidence of ISA first and enhanced DBS disclosure. This post is not subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Greensleeves Care is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community

Greensleeves Care Core Values

• Respect - We treat residents and colleagues with dignity and value their unique life experiences and personal contributions.
• Openness - We act openly and honestly, building confidence in our intentions and behaviour. We choose words and actions that are sincere, not misleading.
• Responsibility - We are committed to meeting the needs of others and behave responsibly towards residents and colleagues, being careful of the choices we make.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

Please note this role is open to UK-based candidates only.