Senior Care Assistant Nights

Excelcare Holdings; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 Days holiday including bank public

Free on-site parking

Enhanced bank holiday pay

Annual salary review

Refer a Friend £500

DBS certificate paid

Funded qualifications via Apprenticesh

Paid uniform

Employee of the month £100

Team appreciation week

Job summary

Excelcare Holdings is seeking a Senior Care Assistant for our Peartree Care Home in Sydenham, London. You will lead and mentor a team of Care Assistants to deliver outstanding care with compassion, dignity and respect.

You will report to the Home Manager and collaborate with nurses and staff to maintain high standards. You will help create person-centred care plans, participate in risk assessments and support residents with meaningful activities, while embracing our values of independence and

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience prompting/administering medication using an electronic e-MAR system would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Senior Care Assistant mentoring a team of Care Assistants to ensure outstanding care.
• Reporting to the Home Manager and working with ancillary teams and registered nurses.
• Engaging in meaningful activities with residents while promoting independence, choice, dignity and respect.
• Involvement in creating person-centred care plans and risk assessments with updates and reviews.

Skills

Two years experience

NVQ 2/3 health and social care

Care home experience

Enthusiastic and caring

Education

NVQ 2/3 Health and Social Care

Job description

As a Senior Care Assistant at our Peartree Care Home in Sydenham, London, 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:

• £12.00 per hour to £13.00 per hour depending on experience and qualifications
• Part time and full time vacancies available
• Night shifts from 8pm - 8am, Monday - Sunday. You must be able to work alternate weekends

About the role:

• As a Senior Care Assistant, 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*
• 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