Senior Care Leader: Grow, Mentor & Impact

Prestwickcare; Gateshead; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Employee discount

EAP

Career progression

Job summary

Prestwick Care in Gateshead is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to provide high-quality, person-centred care and to support the care team with daily routines and safeguarding. You will act as a role model, uphold dignity, and contribute to a warm and safe atmosphere within the home, delivering compassionate support.

You will mentor junior staff, develop and review care plans, monitor residents and communicate effectively with families and healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Senior Carer, Team Leader or similar role within a care home, nursing home or residential setting.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or working towards).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to support and motivate employees.
• Compassionate and professional approach with a genuine desire to help others.
• Knowledge of care planning, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures.
• English proficiency sufficient to carry out the role effectively.
• Flexibility to work various shifts including evenings, nights and weekends.
• Satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
• Satisfactory Right to Work in the UK (must be maintained)

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality personal care and support to residents, ensuring comfort, dignity and safety at all times.
• Supervise, mentor and support junior care staff, promoting best practice and professional development.
• Develop, implement and review person centred care plans and risk assessments.
• Assist residents with daily living activities including mobility, bathing, dressing and meals.
• Monitor, record and report residents’ condition, escalating concerns to nursing staff or management as required.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families and healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care.
• Participate in audits, handovers and regular team meetings.
• Ensure compliance with CQC standards, safeguarding policies and health & safety procedures

Skills

Senior Carer experience

Team Leader experience

Interpersonal skills

Motivate employees

Care planning

Risk assessments

Safeguarding procedures

English proficiency

Flexibility with shifts

DBS check

Right to work in UK

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Prestwick Care in Gateshead is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to provide high-quality, person-centred care and to support the care team with daily routines and safeguarding. You will act as a role model, uphold dignity, and contribute to a warm and safe atmosphere within the home, delivering compassionate support.

You will mentor junior staff, develop and review care plans, monitor residents and communicate effectively with families and healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care.