Senior Care Assistant Nights

Excelcare Holdings; Essex; Presencial; GBP 19.000 - 20.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

28 Days holiday including bank holiday

Free on-site parking

Enhanced bank holiday pay

Annual salary review

Refer a Friend Scheme £500

DBS paid by Excelcare

Induction programme

Funded qualifications

Paid uniform

Employee of the month £100

Team appreciation week

Descripción de la vacante

Excelcare Holdings is recruiting a Senior Care Assistant nights for Sherrell House Care Home in Chigwell, Essex. You will join a compassionate team, mentoring Care Assistants, ensuring high-quality care across physical, emotional and social support.

The role reports to the Home Manager and involves working with nurses and ancillary staff to deliver outstanding care, while promoting independence, dignity and respect for residents.

Formación

• Two years' experience as a Care Assistant or Senior Care Assistant with an NVQ 2/3 qualification in Health and Social Care OR three years' experience without an NVQ.
• Experience in a nursing or care home OR as a home care worker.
• Understanding of Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulatory frameworks.

Responsabilidades

• Mentor a team of Care Assistants to ensure outstanding care.
• Report to the Home Manager and coordinate with medical staff and other Senior Care Assistants.
• Engage residents in meaningful activities and promote independence, dignity and respect.
• Create person-centered care plans and conduct risk assessments with regular reviews.

Conocimientos

Compassionate

Team leadership

Enthusiastic

Reliable

Educación

NVQ 2/3 Health and Social Care

3 years experience without NVQ

Herramientas

e-MAR system

Descripción del empleo

As a Senior Care Assistant nights at our Sherrell House Care Home in Chigwell, Essex you will be part of a compassionate and welcoming team providing physical, emotional, and social support. Your dedication, reliability and support will make a difference every day.

Excelcare is a family-owned Care Home group established for over 34 years. We provide the highest standards of care to older people with a range of needs including dementia, physical disabilities, and mental health issues. By joining us you will become one of the 'family' and in return for your dedication and hard work you can expect:

• £14.05 per hour to £14.50 per hour depending on experience and qualifications
• 36 or 48 Hours a week
• 8pm-8am Monday - Sunday. You must be able to work alternate weekends

About the role:

• As a Senior Care Assistant/Team Leader, you will be working alongside and mentoring a team of Care Assistants to ensure that outstanding care is delivered at all times.
• You would be reporting to the Home Manager and work directly with the ancillary teams and other Senior Care Assistants and registered nurses within the home.
• You will be engaging in meaningful activities with the people living in our care home as well as always promoting independence, choice, dignity, and respect
• Your involvement with creating person-centred care plans and risk assessments will be key to the successful delivery of outstanding care and regular updates an reviews will be required

What we are looking for from you:

• Two years' experience as a Care Assistant or Senior Care Assistant with an NVQ 2/3 qualification in Health and Social Care OR three years' experience without an NVQ
• Experience in a nursing or care home OR as a home care worker
• Understanding of regulatory frameworks - Care Quality Commission (CQC)
• Knowledge and practice of working with people suffering with dementia is desirable
• Previous experience prompting/administering medication using an electronic e-MAR system would be desirable - full training and support will be provided.
• You will be an enthusiastic, inspiring, and caring individual - passionate about what we do

What we offer in return for your hard work:

• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
• Free on-site parking*
• Enhanced bank holiday pay
• Annual salary review
• Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding £500 for every person you refer*
• DBS certificate paid by Excelcare*
• Comprehensive induction programme
• Funded qualifications via the apprenticeship programme (where required)
• Paid uniform
• Employee of the month - £100 for outstanding contribution
• Team appreciation week

*Terms and Conditions apply