Senior Care Lead: Dignified Elder Care & Mentorship

Pilgrims' Friend Society; Tendring; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Pension scheme

DBS checks

Employee perks (Perkbox)

Long-standing service rewards

Birthday rewards

Career development opportunities

Flexible working hours

Team events

Job summary

Pilgrims' Friend Society in Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to join our caring team in a residential home for older people. You will provide high-quality care, support residents daily, and help maintain their dignity and wellbeing.

The role requires leadership during shifts, hands-on caregiving, and a compassionate approach to residents with various needs, including dementia care and end-of-life support.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential care and leading shifts.
• RQF Health & Social Care Level 2+ or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, professional care to residents.
• Supervise care team during shifts and manage health and safety.
• Administer medications to residents and arrange cover as needed.
• Assist residents with personal hygiene and meals.
• Support residents to stay independent and participate in the community.

Skills

Experience in senior care

Education

RQF Health & Social Care Level 2+

12+ months senior care experience

Job description

Pilgrims' Friend Society in Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to join our caring team in a residential home for older people. You will provide high-quality care, support residents daily, and help maintain their dignity and wellbeing.

The role requires leadership during shifts, hands-on caregiving, and a compassionate approach to residents with various needs, including dementia care and end-of-life support.