Senior Carer

The Orders of St John Care Trust; Burnham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Burnham is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to lead a team and ensure outstanding care for residents. The role requires effective planning, team management, and excellent communication skills while fostering a compassionate environment. The ideal candidate should hold a Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care and have experience in residential care settings. Competitive benefits and opportunities for career development are offered.

Benefits

30 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)

Company pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Higher rates of pay at weekends

Employee Assistance Programme

Care Worker Charity membership

Refer a Friend scheme

Discounts through Blue Light Card and 'My Rewards' programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a residential care setting.
• Ability to manage a small team effectively.
• Proficiency in reviewing and implementing care plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team to deliver outstanding care to residents.
• Plan and implement individualized care for residents.
• Manage time effectively to support team and residents' well-being.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Motivating others

Problem-solving

Education

NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

Senior Care Assistant

Location: Burnham, Buckinghamshire, SL1 7NL

Pay rate: £12.85 per hour

Contracted hours: 42 hours per week, including alternative weekends

About the role

Are you a senior experienced carer or support worker with the passion to make a difference? Can you lead a small team of people to deliver outstanding care to our residents, whilst encouraging them to always do their best? Our care teams make a real difference every day and your professionalism, teamed with kindness and compassion, will be at the core of everything you do.

Supporting the Home Manager, and leading a team of carers, you’ll be responsible for planning and implementing the kind of care that will give our residents a real sense of security, dignity, and independence. You’ll ensure care plans are regularly reviewed through continuous assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. You’ll be able to manage your time between supporting your team effectively and ensuring the wellbeing of our residents.

Lent Rise House is situated in the heart of Burnham, between Slough and Maidenhead. Our highly experienced team provides nursing care and support, ensuring individuals are listened to, valued and respected. Our Burnham care home has warm and friendly communal areas and facilities, including a sun lounge, bar, quiet room, convenience shop and activity room, providing an inviting place to catch up with friends.

In return we’ll provide opportunities for career development and training to support your personal growth, all delivered in a nurturing, engaging and rewarding environment.

And in return

The Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1,000 years and we’re currently the second largest not‑for‑profit provider in the UK. Not‑for‑profit means that we reinvest every penny we make into our residents, colleagues and the care homes we live and work in. Therefore, we offer a great range of benefits, including a competitive salary, training and development, and keeping our colleagues safe with PPE and daily testing.

• 30 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• A company pension
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Higher rates of pay at weekends
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Care Worker Charity membership for well‑being and financial aid
• Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £1,000 for every recommendation who successfully starts working for us
• Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more

About you

You’ll have previous experience of working in a residential care setting and an NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care. You might have previous supervisory experience, like delegating tasks, supporting inductions for new starters and one‑to‑ones, but this is not essential. What is important is that you are a positive role model, with excellent communication skills and a natural ability to get along with others. A supportive individual, able to motivate others to deliver the best possible care to our residents at all times. You are confident taking charge and able to use your own initiative to resolve problems and deal with queries.

If you think you have the right skills and attitude to deliver the highest quality of care for our residents as a Senior Support Worker within our care homes, then you could be the next to join us. So, apply and get your career started with us today.