Senior Care Lead - Person-Centred Care (Day/Night)

Avon Search & Selection; Exeter; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Avon Search & Selection is seeking two Senior Care Assistants for a residential care home in Exeter. Roles include day or night shifts with a pay rate of £14.83 per hour. The home offers a caring, homely environment with 29 bedrooms and active resident engagement.

Ideal candidates have NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care and prior experience in similar care settings, plus strong communication and teamwork skills to support residents’ dignity and quality of life.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent).
• Experience in residential or nursing care settings.
• Senior care experience with mentoring others.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care in accordance with individual care plans.
• Assisting residents with personal care, including washing, dressing, bathing and toileting.
• Supporting residents with mobility, moving and handling, continence care and the use of mobility aids.
• Monitoring residents' health and wellbeing and reporting any concerns to the Care Home Manager.
• Supporting residents with nutritional needs and maintaining appropriate hydration.
• Assisting with pressure area care and other aspects of residents' individual care requirements.
• Providing compassionate support to residents who are unwell or receiving end-of-life care.
• Encouraging residents to participate in social activities and promoting their mental and physical wellbeing.
• Liaising professionally with residents, relatives, colleagues and external healthcare professionals.
• Supporting the supervision, induction and development of care staff.
• Helping to identify staff training needs and contributing to the ongoing development of the team.
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring residents' finances and petty cash transactions are recorded appropriately.
• Promoting a safe, clean and comfortable environment for residents, visitors and colleagues.
• Responding to call bells, welcoming visitors and assisting with the general day-to-day running of the home.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 Health & Social Care

Job description

Avon Search & Selection is seeking two Senior Care Assistants for a residential care home in Exeter. Roles include day or night shifts with a pay rate of £14.83 per hour. The home offers a caring, homely environment with 29 bedrooms and active resident engagement.

Ideal candidates have NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care and prior experience in similar care settings, plus strong communication and teamwork skills to support residents’ dignity and quality of life.