Senior Support Worker

CS UK Recruitment Ltd; Lancashire; In loco; GBP 17.000 - 25.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

28 days holiday, includes bank

Discount scheme

Training courses and qualifications

Career progression

Employee assistance programme

Chaplaincy and pastoral support

Wellbeing resources

Refer a friend scheme

Family friendly policies

Free uniform

Cycle2Work

Healthcare scheme

Descrizione del lavoro

CS UK Recruitment Ltd in Blackpool, Lancashire, is seeking a Senior Care Assistant for a residential care home on a 1-year fixed-term contract. The role is full-time, 39 hours per week, day shifts, with a competitive rate of £15.30 per hour.

You will lead a team of care assistants, support residents with personal care and activities, and maintain accurate records, including medication administration. NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care is required.

Competenze

• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care required.
• Ability to lead a team and deliver high-quality care.
• Strong record-keeping and time-management emphasised.

Mansioni

• Lead and inspire a team of care assistants to provide high-quality care.
• Support residents with personal care and activities for health and wellbeing.
• Administer medication and maintain clear/accurate records.

Conoscenze

Team leadership

Coaching and motivation

Kind, warm, caring

Patience and listening

Record keeping and time management

Leadership by example

Formazione

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Descrizione del lavoro

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

This care home is situated within beautifully landscaped grounds in North Shore, Blackpool and provides residential care in a purpose‑built setting

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

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
• 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 £15.30 per hour. This exciting position is a fixed term contract for 1 year working full time 39 hours a week on day shifts. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

Benefits:

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave
• 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
• Free uniform and DBS check
• Cycle2Work salary sacrifice scheme
• Healthcare scheme at competitive rates

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