Senior Support Worker

Jupiter Recruitment; Town Green; On-site; GBP 14,754 - 18,032; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Life assurance

Discount scheme

Access to training courses

Career progression opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Healthcare scheme

Free uniform

Job summary

A leading health care provider in the UK is offering a part-time opportunity for a Senior Care Assistant to lead a dedicated care team in a care home. The role includes providing high-quality care to residents, maintaining medication records, and supporting personal care needs. The position offers an attractive hourly rate of £14.33, amounting to an annual salary of £16,393.52 for 22 hours weekly. Generous benefits include holidays, life assurance, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must hold an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care.
• Experience leading and motivating a team.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Caring for older people

Communication skills

Team leadership

Time management

Education

NVQ Level 2 in 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 UK's leading health care providers

This is a purpose-built care facility, designed for both residential care for older people and also dementia care and is staffed by a team of highly-qualified professionals

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
• 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 £14.33 per hour and the annual salary is £16,393.52 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent part time role for 22 hours a week working through 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

Reference ID: 6128

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