Senior Healthcare Assistant

Jupiter Recruitment; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Rotherham seeks a committed Senior Care Assistant to inspire the team and deliver high-quality care. Responsibilities include administering medication, leading a team, and supporting residents' personal care needs. The role offers an hourly pay of £14.33, totaling an annual salary of £32,787.04, plus comprehensive benefits like holidays, life assurance, and ongoing training opportunities. There are permanent positions available for both day and night shifts.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Free uniform and DBS check

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Candidates must be able to administer medication.
• Must have a kind, warm, and caring nature.
• Able to use initiative in caregiving.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of care assistants.
• Provide quality care to residents.
• Support residents with personal care.
• Maintain clear medication records.

Skills

Passionate about caring for older people

Previous care experience

Experience leading and motivating a team

Ability to work well in a team

Job description

A fantastic new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Senior Care Assistant to work in an excellent care home based in the Wath upon Dearne, Rotherham area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers.

This is a welcoming care home offering high-quality residential care, residential dementia care, and flexible short stay respite care.

To be eligible for this role, candidates should be able to administer medication.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of committed care assistants
• Provide the highest quality of care to our residents enabling them to live later life well.
• Supporting residents with personal care needs and helping them to take part in a wide range of activities that support their health and wellbeing
• Administer medication and maintain clear and accurate records

Qualifications

• Passionate about caring for older people
• Previous care experience within a similar setting
• Experience leading, coaching and motivating a team to deliver high quality care
• Have a kind, warm and caring nature
• Able to work well as part of a team but also use your own initiative

Benefits

The successful Senior Care Assistant will receive an excellent salary of £14.33 per hour and the annual salary is £32,787.04 per annum. We currently have permanent vacancies for both day and night shifts available.

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave
• Life assurance
• A discount scheme which includes savings with retail stores and online purchases
• Access to a number of nationally recognised training courses and qualifications
• Genuine career progression and development opportunities
• Employee assistance programme including free counselling and legal advice
• Access to chaplaincy and pastoral support
• Access to wellbeing resources
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Family friendly policies
• Long service awards
• Free uniform and DBS check
• Healthcare scheme at competitive rates

Reference ID: 7170

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV