Senior Care & Support Assistant

Care South Residential; Poole; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Care & Support Assistant for their Dorset House Residential Home. The role involves supporting residents to maintain independence, guiding a team of Care Assistants, and ensuring a caring environment. Ideal candidates will have an NVQ3 in Health & Social Care and a passion for making a positive impact.

Benefits

Blue Light Shopping Discount Card

Reward and Recognition Schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Industry Based Qualifications

Qualifications

• Experience in care planning and administering medication.
• Ability to inspire and nurture a team.

Responsibilities

• Support Care Assistants during their shifts.
• Deliver person-centred care to residents.
• Act as point of escalation for incidents.

Skills

Caring

Compassionate

Team Leadership

Education

NVQ3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

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About The Role

Senior Care & Support Assistant

Location: Dorset House Residential Home, Hamworthy, BH15 4HL

Pay rate: £13.25 per hour

Hours: Full time & Part Time available (to include alternate weekends)

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior & Support Care Assistant to join the team at Dorset House, our caring and friendly residential care home near to Upton Country Park and Poole Quay. Located in Hamworthy, Poole, Dorset.

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!

What you will be doing:

• 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.

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

Please note: We are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship.

About Us

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.