Job Purpose
As a Senior Care Assistant at Three Sisters Community care you will play a vital role in supporting service users to live independently and with dignity in their own homes. You will provide high-quality personal care, companionship, and support with daily living tasks while supervising and mentoring junior care staff. You will act as a key link between the care team, management, service users, and their families, ensuring the highest standards of care are consistently delivered.
Key Responsibilities
Care Delivery
- Provide personal care and support in line with individual care plans (e.g., washing, dressing, toileting, mobility support, meal preparation, medication administration).
- Promote independence, dignity, and choice for service users at all times.
- Support with practical tasks such as shopping, household duties, and attending appointments.
- Recognise, respond to, and escalate changes in service users’ health or wellbeing.
- On call responsibility.
Leadership & Supervision
- Mentor, guide, and support Care Assistants in their daily duties.
- Carry out spot checks, shadow shifts, and on-the-job training for new and existing staff.
- Support with care planning, risk assessments, and updates to documentation.
- Promote a positive and professional culture within the care team.
- Ensure accurate and timely completion of care records and reports.
- Administer and record medication in line with company policy and regulations.
- Work in compliance with CQC standards, safeguarding protocols, and health & safety requirements.
- Assist management with audits, quality checks, and feedback from service users and families.
- Meet senior expectations set out by Three Sisters community care.
Skills & Experience Required
- NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (or working towards).
- Previous experience in domiciliary care with proven leadership responsibilities.
- Strong knowledge of person-centred care practices and safeguarding.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
- Ability to remain calm, compassionate, and professional under pressure.
- Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.
What We Offer
- Competitive pay rates with enhanced weekend/evening pay.
- Paid mileage and travel time.
- Ongoing training, development, and opportunities for progression.
- Supportive management and team environment.
- Company pension scheme and employee wellbeing support.
We will be interviewing ASAP with the view for successful applicants to complete induction in August. All applicants must complete an Induction before being able to commence employment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £13.90 per hour
Work Location: In person
