Senior Support Worker

Jupiter Recruitment; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider in Rotherham is seeking a committed Senior Care Assistant. The role involves leading a team and providing high-quality care to residents. Ideal candidates should have a Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care and previous caregiving experience. The position offers an excellent hourly wage of £14.33, generous benefits, and opportunities for career development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Life assurance

Discount scheme

Access to training courses

Career progression opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Family friendly policies

Long service awards

Free uniform and DBS check

Healthcare scheme at competitive rates

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of committed care assistants.
• Provide high-quality care to residents.
• Support residents with personal care needs.
• Administer medication and maintain records.

Skills

Passionate about caring for older people

Previous care experience within a similar setting

Experience leading, coaching and motivating a team

Kind, warm and caring nature

Ability to work as part of a team and use own initiative

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care

Job description

An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Senior Care Assistant to work in an excellent care home based in the Wath upon Dearne, Rotherham area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers.

This is a fantastic purpose-built care home providing modern residential and dementia care for the residents in the home.

To be eligible for this role, candidates should hold a desirable NVQ/QCF Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care.

As the Senior Care Assistant your key duties include:

• Lead and inspire a team of committed care assistants
• Provide the highest quality of care to our residents enabling them to live later life well.
• Supporting residents with personal care needs and helping them to take part in a wide range of activities that support their health and wellbeing
• 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 within a similar setting
• Experience leading, coaching and motivating a team to deliver high quality care
• Have a kind, warm and caring nature
• Able to work well as part of a team but also use your own initiative

The successful Senior Care Assistant will receive an excellent salary of £14.33 per hour and the annual salary is £24,590.28 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role for 33 hours a week on nights only. 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
• Healthcare scheme at competitive rates

Reference ID: 7162

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