Senior Care Assistant Nights

Excelcare Holdings; Southmoor; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday including bank holiday

Free on-site parking

Enhanced bank holiday pay

Annual salary review

Refer a Friend £500

DBS paid by Excelcare

Funded qualifications via Apprenticesh

Paid uniform

Employee of the month £100

Team appreciation week

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Excelcare Holdings is seeking a Senior Care Assistant Nights at Peartree Care Home in Sydenham, London. You will mentor a team of Care Assistants and ensure outstanding care is delivered, reporting to the Home Manager and collaborating with nurses and support staff.

You’ll promote independence, dignity and person-centred care while managing care plans and risk assessments. The role offers nights, with the chance to contribute to a compassionate, stable home environment.

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 - full training and support will be provided.
• You will be an enthusiastic, inspiring, and caring individual - passionate about what we do.

Responsibilities

• Mentor a team of Care Assistants to ensure outstanding care.
• Report to the Home Manager and work with ancillary teams and other Senior Care Assistants and registered nurses.
• Engage in meaningful activities with residents and promote independence, choice, dignity, and respect.
• Create person-centred care plans and conduct risk assessments with regular updates and reviews.

Skills

People skills

Team leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Medication administration

Education

NVQ 2/3 Health and Social Care

Job description

As a Senior Care Assistant nights 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:

• £14.05 per hour to £14.50 per hour depending on experience and qualifications
• 36 Hours a week
• 3 shifts per week from 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
• Funded qualifications via the apprenticeship programme (where required)
• Paid uniform
• Employee of the month - £100 for outstanding contribution
• Team appreciation week
• Blue Light Card reimbursement - where you can access a wide range of discounts

Terms and Conditions apply

Senior Care Assistant Nights Sydenham, England, GB