Senior Care Assistant/Team Leader

Quantum; Hertford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit care service provider based in Hertford is seeking a dedicated Senior Care Worker. In this role, you will lead a team, manage care plans, and provide essential personal care to residents. Significant experience with older adults in a care setting is required. The position offers competitive salaries along with opportunities for career development, in-house training, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

Free DBS and uniform

Access to retail discounts

Career development opportunities

First-class in-house training

Free Employee Assistant Programme

Qualifications

• Must have substantial experience of working with older people in a residential care setting.
• Real passion for leading and delivering outstanding care.

Responsibilities

• Taking a leadership role on a designated unit.
• Reviewing and updating care plans.
• Administering medication and ensuring social activities are provided.

Skills

Leadership

Personal care

Medication administration

Experience with older people

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (desirable)

Job description

Quantum Care, is a not for profit company providing high quality care services for over 2000 older people in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Essex. We need the right people to join us and provide the best possible care to our residents, offering support, maintaining dignity and assisting them to enjoy every day living in our Homes. An exciting opportunity has arisen in one of our Homes for a Senior Care Worker to join the team.

Senior Care Assistant Full Time - Weekends and Weekdays

You will be responsible for:

• Taking a leadership role on a designated unit.
• Reviewing and updating care plans.
• Giving personal care to residents.
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• Administering medication and ensuring that social activities are provided during each shift. Essential to hold a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care.
• Desirable to hold a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (or willingness to work towards).
• You must have substantial experience of working with older people in a residential care setting and a real passion for leading and delivering outstanding care to our residents. Competitive salaries with weekend enhancements.
• Career development opportunities & recognition of career milestones.
• First class in house training provided from day one.
• Free Employee Assistant Programme: Providing 24/7 assistance to help balance work, family and life.
• Company Pension Scheme & optional salary death in service benefit (after 1 year).
• Free DBS and uniform.
• Access to retail discounts and offers.