Senior Support Worker

CS UK Recruitment Ltd; Great Oakley; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Senior Care Assistant to join its exceptional team in a residential care home in Harwich, Essex. The role requires NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care and involves leading a team of care assistants, providing personal care to residents, and maintaining accurate records. The position offers a salary of £14.33 per hour with additional benefits including 28 days holiday and employee assistance programs.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Life assurance

Discount scheme for retail stores

Career progression opportunities

Access to wellbeing resources

Qualifications

• Passionate about caring for older people.
• Previous care experience in a care home environment.
• Ability to lead a team and maintain high quality care.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Caring for older people

Team leadership

Communication skills

Time management

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Overview

An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Senior Care Assistant to work in an exceptional residential care home based in the Harwich, Essex area. You will be working for one of UK’s leading healthcare providers.

This is a purpose-built care home for people with residential or dementia care needs. A dedicated and compassionate team ensure everyone receives the person-centred care that they deserve, tailored to their individual needs and preferences.

To be considered for this position you must hold an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications / Experience

• 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

Salary and Benefits

• Salary: £14.33 per hour, up to £32,787.04 per annum. Permanent vacancies for both days and night shifts.
• 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
• Cycle2Work salary sacrifice scheme
• Healthcare scheme at competitive rates

Reference ID: 6464

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