Senior Night Care Assistant

ADVINIA HEALTH CARE; Longwood; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A health care provider in Longwood, UK, is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to lead care teams and provide high-quality support to residents. The role involves administering medication, supervising a team, and adhering to CQC guidelines. Candidates should hold an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care and exhibit strong people skills. The position offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional training and career progression.

Benefits

Free DBS/PVG check

Professional training and ongoing career progression

Flexible pay

Free uniform

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is preferred.
• Supportive and great at communicating.
• Ability to build strong working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Administer medication and provide hands-on resident care.
• Supervise the team and develop/updating care plans.
• Adhere to CQC guidelines.

Skills

People skills

Caring nature

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Our talented Senior Care Assistants lead our Care Teams to provide the highest standard of care, compassion and resident dignity. Working closely with the Nurses or Deputy Manager, you will be tasked with caring responsibilities and team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Administering medication
• Providing hands on, high quality resident care
• Team supervisions
• Developing, implementing and updating care plans
• Adhering to CQC guidelines
• Coaching and mentoring your team whilst identifying training needs

Shift

The night shift is: 20:00 - 08:00

In Return we can offer

• Free DBS/PVG check
• Professional training and ongoing career progression
• Flexible pay
• A fantastic working environment
• Free uniform
• Ongoing training and career progression opportunities

Requirements

Due to the nature of this role we need for you to hold an NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent, and have experience within a similar role. Fantastic people skills: supportive and great at communicating. Able to build strong working relationships. Caring by nature: an enthusiastic approach with a genuine passion for making people\'s lives that little bit brighter each day. Great team player: do you work well in a team of like minded people? Adaptable: able to organise and prioritise varying commitments throughout each day.

About Advinia

Advinia has been providing high quality, person-centred care, specialised for older people and focusing on resident wellbeing for over 25 years. We operate 36 Care Homes across the UK and each is led by a team of experienced and dedicated care professionals who are committed to always prioritising the individual needs of Residents.

Mission

Our Mission... Our B Happie theme guides everything we do, aiming to create an environment where residents and staff feel valued, respected and happy. We promote three key pillars which keep our residents feeling connected, relaxed and safe. For staff, we help to make them feel fulfilled, recognised and have purpose.