Senior Support Worker

TipTopJob; Ormskirk; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Life assurance

Discount scheme

Training courses

Career progression

Employee assistance programme

Chaplaincy support

Wellbeing resources

Cycle2Work

Healthcare scheme

Free uniform

DBS check

Job summary

TipTopJob is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to join an exceptional care home in the Ormskirk, Lancashire area. The role is permanent, full-time, 44 hours per week on night shifts, and requires an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care.

You will lead a team, support residents with personal care, administer medication, and maintain accurate records. The salary is GBP15.30 per hour (£35,006.40 per annum) with generous benefits.

Qualifications

• Must hold an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care.
• Experience leading, coaching and motivating a care team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of care assistants to deliver high-quality care.
• Support residents with personal care and enable participation in activities.
• Administer medication and maintain clear records.

Skills

Team leadership

Medication administration

Record keeping

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care

Job description

A fantastic new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Senior Care Assistant to work in an exceptional care home based in the Ormskirk, Lancashire area. You will be working for one of UKs leading health care providers.

To be considered for this position you must hold an NVQ Level 2 in Health and 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


• 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 wed love to hear from you

Benefits

The successful Senior Care Assistant will receive an excellent salary of GBP15.30 per hour and the annual salary is GBP35,006.40 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role for 44 hours a week on nights. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• 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

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