Senior Carer

Austin Fraser; Cramlington; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home is seeking a Senior Carer to provide quality care and support to residents. This role involves supervising Care Assistants and assisting the clinical team. Ideal candidates should possess an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care and specific knowledge of elderly care, with opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Free training and development for all roles

Access to wellbeing and support tools

Retail discounts and savings

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Employee of the Month rewards

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Warm-hearted and committed individual needed.
• Specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly required.
• Opportunities for career development in related roles.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and inspire a team of Care Assistants.
• Support clinical team with medication and care plans.
• Deliver quality, person-centred care and support.

Skills

Compassion

Clinical care knowledge

Team leadership

Education

NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

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Hours: 44 hours per week - Days (8am - 8pm)

Salary: £14.15 per hour

Location: Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 6LA

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Senior Carer at our client's care home, you’ll look after the different needs of our client's residents to enable the delivery of quality, person-centred care and support. Your role will involve supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager. You can also expect to support the clinical team in areas such as medication, assessments, care plans, or care reviews. Like everyone here, as a Senior Care Assistant, you’ll always respect the dignity and preferences of our client's residents and play your part in creating a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment.

ABOUT YOU

Ideally, you should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join as a Senior Care Assistant. We’ll also need to see that you have specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. We’re looking for warm-hearted, compassionate, and committed individuals who provide personalized care and support to residents. You’ll have opportunities for career development through ongoing training, with potential to progress into Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or nursing roles.

REWARDS PACKAGE

In return for your dedication, you’ll receive a competitive pay rate plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package, including:

• Free training and development for all roles
• Access to wellbeing and support tools
• A range of retail discounts and savings
• Unlimited referrals with our ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus scheme
• ‘Employee of the Month’ rewards and ‘Long Service Awards’