Senior Support Worker Reference ID : 7162dupDay ShiftsFull TimePermanent

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

Job summary

A leading care home provider in Barnsley seeks a dedicated Senior Care Assistant. You will lead a team, ensuring high-quality care for residents, with responsibilities including personal care and medication administration. Candidates should have a Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care and a passion for elderly care. The position offers a salary of £14.33 per hour with numerous benefits including 28 days holiday, life assurance, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Life assurance

Discount scheme

Access to training courses

Career progression opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Free uniform and DBS check

Healthcare scheme

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of committed care assistants.
• Provide the highest quality of care to residents.
• Support residents with personal care needs.
• Administer medication and maintain clear, accurate 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

Education

NVQ / QCF Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care

Job description

Overview

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications & Skills

• 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

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

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 days only. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits :

Reference ID : 7162

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV to [e-mail]