Senior Care Assistant - Nights

Nightingale Hammerson; Warrington; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent care organization in Warrington is looking for a Senior Care Assistant to provide high-quality care to elderly residents. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in care settings, preferably with a Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care, and a commitment to person-centered care. The role offers flexible shift options with competitive pay rates, alongside opportunities for professional development and recognition.

Benefits

Access to Blue Light Discount Card & App

Excellent training and progression opportunities

Recognition schemes

Free Uniform and car parking

24/7 Employee Support Hub

Qualifications

• Experience in Older People's care or dementia setting required.
• Ability to assess individual needs and formulate care plans.
• Competency in administering medication safely.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate personalised nursing care.
• Lead, supervise, and support the care team.
• Ensure residents are treated with respect and dignity.

Skills

Previous care experience

Excellent communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care

Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care (preferred)

Job description

Extraordinary People, Exceptional Care

Senior Care Assistant

Are you a Senior Care Assistant looking to further develop your skills? Our Senior Care Assistants play a key role in ensuring each person living within our homes receive the care they need to live a fulfilling life.

Rates of pay:

NVQ level 2in Health and Social care:£13.81per hour
NVQ level 3 in Health and Social care:£14.64 per hour

Part time and Full Time Shifts available. 22hrs – 44hrs per week

Introduction to the role

Orchard Care Homes is at the forefront of delivering high quality individual care to meet the person’s needs. Our focus is on ensuring medication is appropriate and providing meaningful activities to everyone.

As one of our Senior Care Assistants, you will be responsible for assessing the individuals needs and formulating person-centred care plans, ensuring that medical, physical, and emotional needs are met. Administering medication safely is paramount, all our senior care assistants are provided with additional training to ensure competency and knowledge of the medication used in our homes.

You will have previous care experience, within Older People’s care or within a dementia setting. It is preferrable to have a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care. However, if you are qualified to Level 2, we will support you to achieve your Level 3 via our career pathway.

Main Duties

To assess, plan, deliver and evaluate a high personalised standard of Nursing care which meets the individuals needs and the high standards expected at Orchard Care Homes.
To always ensure individuals are treated with respect and dignity and that individual’s rights to privacy, independence and choice are met.
You will be a team player who will lead, supervise, support and develop the care team.
You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills as will you be closely liaising with external professionals, individuals and relatives.

Benefits:

Access to Blue Light Discount Card & App.
Excellent training and progression opportunities, from day one, with career pathways to enable you to grow and develop.
Recognition schemes, such as ‘Making a Difference’ and an annual awards ceremony, recognising our dedicated staff team.
Free Uniform and car parking.
Access to our 24/7 Employee Support Hub offering confidential support on personal and professional issues.

Orchard Care Homes

Green Parkis a large, bright and spacious home designed to support 99 residents. We are located in the picturesque suburb of Great Sankey, on the outskirts of Warrington. With Orchard Care Homes, your professional development is actively encouraged, you will receive plenty of training to support your growth.

Orchard Care Homes has a network of 23 care homes and has been providing care for older people for over 15 years. We are committed to being at the heart of the local community and delivering the same level of care that we would all wish for our loved ones.

Salary / Benefits:https://orchardcarehomes.com/jobs/senior-care-assistant-nights-warrington-cheshire-71546