Senior Care Team Lead: Empowering Resident Independence

St Philips Care Group; Selby; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid induction and shadow shifts

Flexible opportunities to fit around你的

Rewards scheme for all staff

Refer a friend bonus scheme worth £100

Job summary

St Philip's Care at The Grange Care Centre is seeking a dedicated Senior Care Assistant to cover day and night bank shifts. You will lead a small team to maintain the highest standards of resident care, promoting dignity and independence.

Joining a close-knit team, you will support the Home Manager in everyday operations, with responsibilities including care planning, medication administration and ensuring compliance with policies and training requirements.

Qualifications

• NVQ 3 / MA L3 in Health and Social Care or working towards it.
• Previous experience as a senior in a Residential Care or Nursing Home.
• A Passion for Care of the Elderly.
• Experience of Medication Administration.

Responsibilities

• Understanding and providing the requirements for normal health and to have insight into the effects on the client and family when continued care is needed.
• To assist the client in any area of daily care needs which they would normally undertake themselves if they were able to do so.
• To participate in holistic caring activities.
• Care for all clients’ needs as required with the aim of optimising their independence.
• Ensure a system is in place that promotes residents’ participation in the planning and reviewing of care.
• To be responsible for the care planning process, maintaining appropriate medication and care delivery for a designated group of service users.
• To understand the right of the individual to confidentiality.
• Moving and handling, dressing, and assisting residents in their daily hygiene and dressing needs.
• Observing and reporting any changes in residents’ condition
• Report to Manager any hazard or unsafe equipment that may be injurious to the health and safety of staff, residents, and visitors
• To attend any in-service training arranged as part of staff development and mandatory training, which is a legal requirement
• Ensure service is delivered in accordance with all relevant policies, procedures and practices

Education

NVQ 3 / MA L3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

St Philip's Care at The Grange Care Centre is seeking a dedicated Senior Care Assistant to cover day and night bank shifts. You will lead a small team to maintain the highest standards of resident care, promoting dignity and independence.

Joining a close-knit team, you will support the Home Manager in everyday operations, with responsibilities including care planning, medication administration and ensuring compliance with policies and training requirements.