Senior Care Assistant/Team Leader

Quantum; St Albans; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit care provider in St Albans is seeking a dedicated Senior Care Worker to lead care services and support residents. This role requires substantial experience in residential care and a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care. Responsibilities include reviewing care plans, personal care, and administering medication. The position offers competitive salaries, career development, and comprehensive benefits including training, pension scheme, and retail discounts.

Benefits

Competitive salaries with weekend enhancements

Career development opportunities

First class in house training

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Company Pension Scheme

Free DBS and uniform

Access to retail discounts

Qualifications

• Must have substantial experience of working with older people in a residential care setting.
• 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 it.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership skills

Experience with older individuals

Compassion

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care

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.

Responsibilities

• Taking a leadership role on a designated unit.
• Reviewing and updating care plans.
• Giving personal care to residents.
• Administering medication and ensuring that social activities are provided during each shift.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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).

Benefits

• 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.