Senior Care Shift Leader – Medication & Care

Ashmere Derbyshire; Butterley; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Ashmere Awards Ceremony

Discretionary Attendance Bonus

Blue Light Card subscription

Refer a Friend £200 bonus

Pension

Ongoing Training and Development

Staff Incentives

Enhanced rate on bank holidays

Wellbeing programme

Job summary

Ashmere Care Homes is looking for a Senior Care Assistant at our King William Care Home in Derbyshire. The role is 28 hours per week across 4 shifts, leading a shift and ensuring high-quality, person-centred care for residents.

You’ll administer and record medication, support with personal care and meals, and liaise with the Home Manager, GPs and nurses. NVQ Level 3 or working towards it is preferred; NVQ2 is required.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Care is required.
• NVQ Level 3 or working towards is required.
• NVQ Level 4 is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting care staff on shift.
• Administering and recording medication.
• Assisting residents with personal care and mealtimes.
• Communicating with residents, families and healthcare professionals.
• Liaising with Home Manager, GPs and nurses.

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Care

NVQ Level 3 or working towards

NVQ Level 4

Job description

Ashmere Care Homes is looking for a Senior Care Assistant at our King William Care Home in Derbyshire. The role is 28 hours per week across 4 shifts, leading a shift and ensuring high-quality, person-centred care for residents.

You’ll administer and record medication, support with personal care and meals, and liaise with the Home Manager, GPs and nurses. NVQ Level 3 or working towards it is preferred; NVQ2 is required.