Senior Care Assistant - Nights

ST PHILIPS CARE LIMITED; Bonnyrigg; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive environment

Career progression

4-weekly pay periods

Full training provided

Job summary

St Philip's Care is seeking a Senior Care Assistant Nights at Pittendreich Care Centre. You will lead a team to deliver the highest standards of care, support the Manager, and promote resident independence with person-centred planning.

You will participate in ongoing training, ensure confidentiality, and manage daily care tasks, including safe medication delivery, moving and handling, and daily hygiene support within a friendly team.

Qualifications

• NVQ 3 / MA L3 in Health & Social Care or working towards it.
• Experience as a senior in a Residential Care or Nursing Home preferred.
• A passion for care of the elderly and high standards of person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and co-ordinate a team of care workers to provide high standards of care.
• Support the Manager in overall home management and cover in their absence.
• Promote residents' participation in care planning and maximise independence.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure safe medication delivery for a designated group.
• Move, handle and assist residents with daily hygiene and dressing needs.

Education

NVQ 3 / MA L3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Senior Care Assistant Nights - Pittendreich Care Centre

33 hours Available.

St Philip's Care is dedicated to providing outstanding care to our clients which is why we are an award winning company and have been named 'The most outstanding care group in the UK' and ‘ The most outstanding Residential Care Management Team in the UK

The role of being a senior carer is an important role and valued role within the Health & Social Care industry.

You will lead, develop and co-ordinate a team of care workers to provide the highest standards of care to our residents. Overall ensuring the dignity of the residents is always maintained.

Job Role: To support the Manager in the overall management of the home.

Assume responsibilities of the Manager in his/her absence. To create an environment which respects the rights and wishes of the residents and to encourage person centred care and maximises independence.

The successful person will be joining a close-knit, friendly team who offer a quality service.

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will be responsible for:

• Understanding and providing the requirements for “normal” health and to have insight into the effects on the client and family when continued care is needed.
• To assist the client in any area of his/her daily care needs which they would normally undertake themselves if they were able to do so.
• To participate in holistic caring activities.
• Care for all clients’ needs as required with the aim of optimising their independence.
• Ensure a system is in place that promotes residents’ participation in the planning and reviewing of care.
• To be responsible for the care planning process, maintaining appropriate medication and care delivery for a designated group of service users
• To understand the right of the individual to confidentiality.
• Moving and handling, dressing, and assisting residents in their daily hygiene and dressing needs.
• Observing and reporting any changes in residents’ condition
• Report to Manager any hazard or unsafe equipment that may be injurious to the health and safety of staff, residents, and visitors
• To attend any in-service training arranged as part of staff development and mandatory training, which is a legal requirement
• Ensure service is delivered in accordance with all relevant policies, procedures and practices

As a Senior Care Assistant, it would be desirable to have:

• NVQ 3 /MA L3 in Health and Social Care or working towards it.
• Previous experience of as a senior in a Residential Care or Nursing Home.
• A Passion for Care of the Elderly.
• Experience of Medication Administration

Benefits of working with the St Philips Family

• A supportive, inclusive, friendly working environment
• The opportunity to progress and gain further qualifications “learn while you earn!”
• 4-weekly pay periods
• Full training given