Location: Lark View Care Home IP29 5NU
Shift Pattern: 8am until 8pm OR 8pm until 8am Waking Night | 3 to 4 days per week | Including some weekends
Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Healthcare Assistant to join our vibrant residential care home team. In this vital role, you will provide compassionate, high-quality care to our residents, supporting their physical and emotional well-being. Your leadership skills will shine as you supervise and mentor junior staff, ensuring that care plans are meticulously followed and delivered with kindness and professionalism. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults while working in a dynamic, supportive environment.
Responsibilities
- Deliver personalized care to residents, assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, mobility, and medication administration in accordance with care plans.
- Supervise and support junior healthcare assistants, fostering a positive team environment and promoting best practices in care delivery.
- Lead the development and review of individual care plans, ensuring they reflect residents’ evolving needs and preferences.
- Communicate effectively with residents, families, healthcare professionals, and team members to coordinate care and address concerns promptly.
- Maintain accurate documentation of care activities using IT systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Support residents’ emotional well-being through engaging conversations and activities that promote independence and happiness.
- Assist with driving responsibilities when necessary to support residents’ outings or appointments.
Qualifications
- Proven experience working in a care home setting, ideally with senior care or elderly residents.
- Supervising experience demonstrating leadership qualities and team management skills.
- Strong communication skills to interact effectively with residents, families, colleagues, and external professionals.
- Knowledge of care plans, medication procedures, and regulatory requirements within a healthcare environment.
- Ability to use IT systems for documentation and record-keeping accurately.
- Valid driving license is preferred for supporting transportation needs.
- A caring attitude combined with the ability to supervise staff confidently and professionally.
Join us to be part of a compassionate team committed to enriching the lives of our residents through exceptional care!
Pay: £13.20 per hour
Expected hours: 36.0 – 48.0 per week
Application question(s):
- Do you have previous experience working as a senior?
- Are you reliably able to commute to IP29 5NU for work?
- Do you have a driving licence and access to your own vehicle?
- Are you available to work: 3 to 4 days per week | 8am until 8pm OR 8pm until 8am | some weekends?
- We are not able to provide sponsorships - Do you require a sponsorship?
Work Location: In person
