Senior Care Lead - Kind, Resident-Centered Care

Highgate Care Services Ltd; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly workplace

Training and career progression

Meaningful impact in residents’ lives

Close-knit team

Job summary

Highgate Care Services Ltd. is seeking a dedicated Senior Care Assistant to join our team at Carmel Lodge, Macclesfield. This permanent, full-time role (35 hours per week) involves supporting residents with daily living, dignity and individuality in a person-centred care setting.

You'll work closely with the home team, provide compassionate care, assist with activities, and maintain accurate care records. The role requires flexibility for occasional evenings and weekends and holds NVQ level 3 or

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 or equivalent (or willing to work towards this)
• Previous experience in a similar role
• Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends

Responsibilities

• Ensure the highest possible levels of care by supporting residents with daily living
• Support training and supervision of junior staff within the Home
• Assist residents with care needs, maintaining comfort and dignity
• Assist residents with limited mobility or learning difficulties
• Monitor residents who may be confused or have behavioural issues
• Assist in continence promotion
• Assist in end-of-life care and last offices
• Complete and review care plans and daily written records
• Support social activities and resident hobbies
• Answer nurse call system, door, and telephone promptly and relay messages
• Report on residents' well-being and liaise with GPs and Support Managers

Education

NVQ level 3 (or willing to work towards this)

Job description

Highgate Care Services Ltd. is seeking a dedicated Senior Care Assistant to join our team at Carmel Lodge, Macclesfield. This permanent, full-time role (35 hours per week) involves supporting residents with daily living, dignity and individuality in a person-centred care setting.

You'll work closely with the home team, provide compassionate care, assist with activities, and maintain accurate care records. The role requires flexibility for occasional evenings and weekends and holds NVQ level 3 or