Senior Support Worker

Jupiter Recruitment; Chester-le-Street; On-site; GBP 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider is seeking a committed Senior Care Assistant for a care home in Chester-le-Street. This permanent full-time role (33 hours/week) requires QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care and offers £12.75/hour, along with generous benefits including paid breaks, pension scheme, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Paid Breaks & Handovers

Generous holiday entitlement

Ongoing personal development plan

Company Pension Scheme

Friendly Working Environment

Free Enhanced DBS Check and uniform

Excellent career development opportunities

Discounts and benefits suited to your lifestyle

Qualifications

• QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care required.
• Experience in care preferred.
• Leadership and coaching skills are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of care assistants.
• Support residents with personal care and activities.
• Administer medication and maintain records.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Leadership

Teamwork

Time Management

Education

QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Willingness to work towards Level 3

Job description

An exciting new job opportunity has for a committed Senior Care Assistant to work in an exceptional care home based in the Chester-le-Street, Durham area.You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This is an amazing purpose built care home in which offers the highest standard of residential and dementia care to its residents

**To be considered for this position you must hold a QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care and willing to work towards Level 3**

As a Senior Care Assistant your key duties include:

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

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Passionate about caring for older people
• Previous care experience
• Experience leading, coaching and motivating a team to deliver high quality care
• You will have a kind, warm and caring nature and be able to work well as part of a team but also use your own initiative
• Patience, communication and listening skills are equally important
• Maintaining accurate records, time management and prioritising tasks will also be strengths
• Ability to lead by example, form positive relationships and energise colleagues to deliver exceptional care then we'd love to hear from you

The successful Senior Care Assistant will receive an excellent salary of £12.75 per hour and the annual salary is £21,879 per annum.This exciting position is a permanent full time role for 33 hours a week working through night shifts.In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

**Paid Breaks & Handovers**

• Generous holiday entitlement

• Ongoing personal development plan and career progression
• Company Pension Scheme
• Friendly Working Environment
• Free Enhanced DBS Check and uniform
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Full time and part time opportunities
• Discounts and benefits suited to your lifestyle

Reference ID: 6851

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