Senior Care Assistant - Nights

St Philips Care; Kingswear; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Kingswear is looking for a Senior Care Assistant to join the night team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading and developing a team of care workers to maintain high standards of care and ensure resident dignity. Candidates should have NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care or be working towards it, with a passion for elderly care. Benefits include a supportive environment, flexible opportunities, and a rewards scheme.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Progression opportunities

4-weekly pay periods

Paid holiday

Flexible work opportunities

Refer a friend bonus scheme worth £100.00

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care or working towards it.
• Experience in residential care settings is preferred.
• Passion for caring for the elderly.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate care workers to provide best care.
• Support Manager in overall management of the home.
• Plan and review care for residents.

Skills

Understanding of health and social care principles

Leadership and coordination

Holistic care provision

Medication administration

Education

NVQ 3 / MA Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Senior Care Assistant Nights - Welbourn Manor

33 hours per week

Our Home Management Team is seeking a Night Senior Carer to join our established and amiable home. The role is to support both the Home Team and our residents.

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 a Senior Carer is an important and valued position within the Health & Social Care industry.

You will lead, develop and coordinate a team of care workers to provide the highest standards of care to our residents, 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; create an environment that respects the rights and wishes of the residents, encourage person‑centred care and maximise independence.

Responsibilities

• Understand and provide the requirements for “normal” health and insight into the effects on the client and family when continued care is needed.
• Assist the client in any area of daily care needs that they would normally undertake themselves if able.
• 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 planning and reviewing of care.
• Be responsible for the care‑planning process, maintaining appropriate medication and care delivery for a designated group of service users.
• Understand the right of the individual to confidentiality.
• Assist with moving and handling, dressing, and daily hygiene and dressing needs of residents.
• Observe and report 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.
• 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.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• NVQ 3 / MA Level 3 in Health and Social Care or working towards it.
• Previous experience as a senior in a Residential Care or Nursing Home.
• A passion for caring for the elderly.
• Experience of medication administration.

Benefits of Working with the St Philip's 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.
• Paid induction and shadow shifts.
• E‑Learning incentive scheme.
• Paid holiday.
• Flexible opportunities to fit around your life.
• Rewards scheme for all staff.
• Refer a friend bonus scheme worth £100.00.