Senior Care Lead – Flexible Hours, Training & Growth

St Philips Care Group; Chilton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Paid induction

Rewards scheme

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

St Philips Care Group in Chilton is seeking a Senior Care Assistant on a bank basis at Chilton Care Centre. You will lead a team, support the Manager, and cover in their absence while ensuring residents receive person-centered care with dignity and independence.

You will participate in care planning, medication administration, and daily activities, while upholding confidentiality and safety standards. Training is provided, with a friendly team and room for progression.

Qualifications

• NVQ 3 /MA L3 in Health and Social Care or working towards it.
• Previous experience as a senior in a Residential Care or Nursing Home.
• A Passion for Care of the Elderly.
• Experience of Medication Administration

Responsibilities

• Understand and provide the requirements for “normal” health and to have insight into the effects on the client and family when continued care is needed.
• Assist the client in any area of daily care needs which they would normally undertake themselves if they were able to do so.
• Participate in holistic caring activities.
• Care for all clients’ needs as required with the aim of optimising their independence.
• Ensure a system is in place that promotes residents’ participation in the planning and reviewing of care.
• Be responsible for the care planning process, maintaining appropriate medication and care delivery for a designated group of service users
• Understand the right of the individual to confidentiality.
• Moving and handling, dressing, and assisting residents in their daily hygiene and dressing needs.
• Observe and report any changes in residents’ condition
• Report to Manager any hazard or unsafe equipment that may be injurious to the health and safety of staff, residents, and visitors
• Attend any in-service training arranged as part of staff development and mandatory training, which is a legal requirement
• Ensure service is delivered in accordance with all relevant policies, procedures and practices

Skills

Passion for elderly care

Medication administration

Team leadership

Education

NVQ 3 / MA L3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

St Philips Care Group in Chilton is seeking a Senior Care Assistant on a bank basis at Chilton Care Centre. You will lead a team, support the Manager, and cover in their absence while ensuring residents receive person-centered care with dignity and independence.

You will participate in care planning, medication administration, and daily activities, while upholding confidentiality and safety standards. Training is provided, with a friendly team and room for progression.