Senior Care Assistant - Nights

Anchor Hanover Group; Northampton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Anchor Hanover Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to guide a small team, oversee medication administration, and review resident care plans to ensure high standards of care. You will mentor junior staff and conduct staff supervisions as the senior on shift.

This busy role operates on a permanent rolling rota with three shifts on, three off, averaging 42 hours per week. Applicants must hold a Diploma/NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (or be working towards it) and

Qualifications

• Diploma/NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or working towards it.
• Experience in supervising or mentoring care staff is preferred.
• Ability to manage medications and update care plans in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Guide and direct a small team to maintain high standards of care.
• Oversee medication administration and ensure care plans are updated.
• Mentor junior staff and conduct staff supervisions as the senior on shift.

Skills

Mentoring staff

Medication administration

Leadership

Education

Diploma/NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Hours: 42

At Anchor, we are focused on making our care homes not just luxury places for our residents to live, but also wonderful places for our team members to work in. Because we believe that our residents deserve the very best care we can offer, we are committed to finding exceptional, caring individuals who want to join our team.

The Role:

We are currently seeking a Senior Care Assistant to guide and direct a small team to ensure high standards of care are achieved and maintained, and to oversee the smooth running of a specific floor during each shift.

As a Senior Care Assistant a, you will have a high level of responsibility which will include managing and administering medication, reviewing and updating resident care plans, mentoring less experienced staff, completing return to work discussions and staff supervisions.

This is a busy role where our resident’s needs will be your top priority. You will quickly become part of the care home family and let’s be honest, our team members are what makes our home a great place to live and work!

Hours of work:

Your hours of work will be 20.00 – 08.00 and you will be expected to work on a permanent rolling rota of three shifts on, three shifts off. This equates to an average working week of 42 hours in total.

Candidate Requirements:

You will have achieved or be working towards a Diploma/NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care to evidence your commitment and passion for care and be excited about the prospect of working as part of a dynamic team, ensuring the home adheres to the necessary requirements and procedures at all times, as the ‘senior’ in charge.

Please note all applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK to apply for this role.