Senior Care Assistant – Residential Care Home

Chestnutscare; Weymouth; Presencial; GBP 12.000 - 18.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive pay

Weekend & bank holiday pay uplift

Overtime opportunities

Ongoing training and career dev

NVQ qualification support

Free uniform

DBS checks

Descripción de la vacante

Chestnuts Residential Care Home in Weymouth is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to lead person-centred care, mentor staff and contribute to a supportive team. The role emphasizes safeguarding residents’ dignity, safety and independence while maintaining high care standards in a Good CQC home.

You will oversee care plans, audits and documentation, delivering compassionate, professional care with strong leadership and collaborative teamwork. Training and development opportunities are available.

Formación

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or an equivalent qualification.
• Strong communication, organisational and leadership skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and use electronic care planning systems.
• Good understanding of CQC standards and elder care best practices.

Responsabilidades

• Review and update residents’ care plans and risk assessments to reflect changing needs.
• Maintain accurate care records, including MUST charts, falls assessments, hydration monitoring and risk assessments.
• Administer medication safely in line with policies and procedures.
• Mentor Care Assistants and promote teamwork.
• Attend senior team meetings and contribute to continuous home improvement.

Conocimientos

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Record keeping

CQC knowledge

Care planning systems

Educación

NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care

Herramientas

Electronic care planning systems

Descripción del empleo

Senior Care Assistant – Residential Care Home

Join Chestnuts in Weymouth as a Senior Care Assistant. Lead person-centred care, mentor staff, and enjoy competitive pay, ongoing training, and great benefits.

Senior Care Assistant Full time Weymouth

Make a difference every day as a Senior Care Assistant at Chestnuts Residential Care Home in
Weymouth. Support older people to live with dignity and independence while developing your
leadership skills within a friendly and supportive team.

About the Role

Chestnuts Residential Care Home is looking for an experienced Senior Care Assistant to support the
delivery of high-quality, person-centred care. You will play an important role in overseeing care standards, supporting colleagues and ensuring residents receive the care and attention they deserve.

Our home has a Good CQC rating, and we are committed to continuous improvement and providing
the best possible care for our residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and update residents’ care plans and risk assessments to reflect their changing needs.
• Maintain accurate care records, including MUST charts, falls assessments, hydration monitoring, body maps and other risk assessments.
• Administer medication safely in line with policies and procedures.
• Work with residents, families and healthcare professionals to review and improve care plans.
• Support care audits and implement improvements in care quality.
• Deliver person-centred care while promoting residents’ dignity, safety, independence and wellbeing.
• Supervise, support and mentor Care Assistants, promoting good practice and teamwork.
• Attend senior team meetings and contribute to the continuous improvement of the home.

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or an equivalent qualification.
• Previous experience as a Senior Care Assistant or in a similar senior care role.
• Good understanding of CQC standards, safeguarding and best practice in elderly care.
• Strong communication, organisational and leadership skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and use electronic care planning systems.
• A compassionate, proactive approach and commitment to high-quality resident care.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

• Competitive pay rates.
• Enhanced pay for weekends and bank holidays.
• Overtime and additional working hours available.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• Support towards further NVQ qualifications.
• A friendly, supportive and welcoming working environment.
• Free uniform and DBS checks