Senior Care & Support Assistant ( Days)

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

Job summary

A leading care home group is seeking a Senior Care & Support Assistant to work at the residential care home in Abbotsham, Bideford. This role involves supporting Care Assistants, delivering person-centred care, and fostering independence among residents. The ideal candidate will have completed or be working towards NVQ3 in Health & Social Care. Benefits include a Blue Light Shopping Discount Card and industry-based qualifications.

Benefits

Blue Light Shopping Discount Card

Reward and Recognition Schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Industry Based Qualifications

Qualifications

• Must be able to inspire and nurture the team.
• Previous care experience is essential.
• Knowledge of administering medication is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to Care Assistants during their shift.
• Deliver person-centred care based on residents' needs.
• Support residents in remaining independent.
• Provide companionship to residents.
• Act as a point of escalation for incidents.
• Foster a welcoming atmosphere in the home.

Skills

Caring and compassionate

Team support

Understanding of care planning

Education

NVQ3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)

Job description

About The Role

Senior Care & Support Assistant (Days)

Location: Abbotsham Bideford - EX39 5BE

Pay Rate: £13.25 per hour

Required: You’ll have completed or be working towards an NVQ3 in Health & Social Care.

Hours: 21.00 hrs to 07.00am (alternate weekends off)

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Care & Support Assistant to join the TEAM at Kenwith Castle, our residential care home set in 30 acres of stunning North Devon Countryside at Abbotsham, Bideford.

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

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.

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.