Senior Care Assistant (Nights) | Beaconview Residential Care home

Lancashire County Council; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in Skelmersdale is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to lead and support a team in delivering high-quality care to older people and adults living with dementia. Candidates must have NVQ level 2 or equivalent in health and social care and be willing to work part-time, 23.33 hours per week. Additional training and career progression opportunities are provided, along with competitive salary and extensive staff benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction programme

Opportunities for progression

Extensive staff benefits

Qualifications

• Must hold NVQ level 2 or equivalent in health and social care.
• Experience in leading and developing a team to provide care.
• Willingness to complete level 3 qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and motivate a team to deliver high quality care.
• Support older people to live their lives their way.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching and motivation

Care for older people

Education

NVQ level 2 in health and social care

Job description

Overview

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will need to hold an NVQ level 2 or equivalent in health and social care and be willing to complete level 3. You will have experience leading, coaching and motivating a team to deliver high quality care. The role supports older people, adults living with dementia and their families across Lancashire, within 16 Care Homes and 13 Day Centres.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and motivate a team to deliver high quality care.
• Support older people to live their lives their way.

Requirements

• NVQ level 2 or equivalent in health and social care; willing to complete level 3.
• Experience in leading and developing a team to provide care.
• Part‑time role of 23.33 hours per week; salary £25,185 – £25,989 per annum; pro rata.
• Not open to international sponsorship.

Additional Information

• Salary and hours: £25,185 – £25,989 per annum; Permanent, Part Time, 23.33 hours per week; Pro Rata.
• Comprehensive induction programme and opportunities to progress.
• Shifts to suit you; competitive salaries; extensive staff benefits.

About the Organisation

Older People Care Services Vision: To be the best quality service, safely supporting older people with kindness, dignity, care, and compassion to live their life their way.

Application Process

Please complete the experience and education sections in the application to evidence how you meet the criteria for this role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.

The post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended). If successful, you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a disclosure. Further information can be found on the recruitment process page.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

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