Senior Care & Support Assistant

Care South; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading not-for-profit care organization in Bournemouth is looking for a Senior Care Assistant. You will support a team, provide person-centered care, and ensure the well-being of residents in a frail elderly and dementia care home. The ideal candidate is compassionate, has care experience, and ideally holds an NVQ3 in Health & Social Care. Competitive pay at £13.25 per hour for a 36-hour work week.

Benefits

Blue Light Shopping Discount Card

Reward and Recognition Schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Industry Based Qualifications

Qualifications

• Experience in providing person-centered care.
• Ability to support residents in maintaining independence.

Responsibilities

• Support Care Assistants during shifts.
• Identify individual needs of residents.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Manage incidents or events in the home.

Skills

Caring and compassionate

Team support

Care planning knowledge

Medication administration

Education

NVQ3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Overview

About The Role

Senior Care Assistant

Pay rate : £13.25 per hour

Hours : 36 hours per week ( Alternate weekends off )

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Care Assistant to join the team at Talbot View, our modern, frail elderly and dementia residential care home. With strong ties to the Ensbury Park Community and promoting an open and inclusive atmosphere, Talbot View is located in Bournemouth.

As a not-for-profit charity within Social Care, we focus on the reward and recognition of all our people, our benefits include:

• Blue Light Shopping Discount Card
• Reward and Recognition Schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Industry Based Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Work alongside a team of Care Assistants to ensure they are supported and have guidance throughout their shift
• Identifying the individual needs and abilities of our residents to allow you to deliver person centred care.
• Supporting residents to help them remain as independent as possible.
• Providing companionship – really getting to know them!
• Act as point of escalation for any incidents or events in the home
• Working in a team to create a co-operative, friendly and welcoming atmosphere around home.

Who are we looking for

• Someone who is naturally caring and compassionate
• We want someone who can make a positive impact on the lives of our residents, you will need to be able to inspire and nurture your team to be at their best every day.
• You’ll have completed or be working towards an NVQ3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent).
• With your previous care experience you will have the knowledge and understanding of care planning and administering medication.
• If this sounds like you then we would love for you to join the team!

About The Company

PEOPLE | PASSION | PURPOSE

Care South are one of the top 20 rated Care Home Groups in the UK based on published reviews from residents and their family and friends at carehome.co.uk.

As a not-for-profit charity, our HEART values are key to us providing outstanding care. For more information about us, our values and benefits, please visit our website: http://www.care-south.co.uk/about-us.

For any questions please contact the recruitment team on 01202 712448.