Senior Care Assistant - Nights

St Philips Care Group; Market Drayton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A notable care provider is seeking a Senior Care Assistant Nights to lead and coordinate care for residents in Market Drayton. The ideal candidate will support the manager and ensure high standards of care while maintaining residents' dignity. Qualifications include NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care and experience in a senior role. Benefits include a friendly working environment, flexible opportunities, and a supportive team.

Benefits

Supportive, inclusive working environment

Opportunity to progress and gain further qualifications

Paid holiday

Flexible opportunities

Refer a friend bonus scheme worth £100

Qualifications

• Previous experience of being a senior in a Residential Care or Nursing Home.
• Experience of Medication Administration.
• A Passion for Care of the Elderly.

Responsibilities

• Support the Manager in the overall management of the home.
• Ensure the dignity of the residents is always maintained.
• Be responsible for the care planning process.
• Observe and report any changes in residents' condition.

Skills

Leadership

Care for the elderly

Confidentiality

Holistic caring activities

Education

NVQ 3 / MA L3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Overview

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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 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 maximise independence.

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

Responsibilities

• Understand and provide the requirements for the "normal" health and to have insight into the effects on the client and family when continued care is needed.
• Assist the client in any area of daily care needs which they would normally undertake themselves if they were able to do so.
• 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.
• 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.
• Moving and handling, dressing, and assisting residents in their daily hygiene and dressing needs.
• 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 experience and qualifications

• NVQ 3 / MA L3 in Health and Social Care or working towards it.
• Previous experience of being 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
• 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