The role of the Senior Care Assistant:
As a Senior Care Assistant you will be in charge of a shift of workers and will take responsibility for the smooth running of the service whilst they are on duty. You will respond to emergencies and provide guidance and support to Care Assistants under the supervision of the manager. You will be responsible for the general running of the home in the absence of management.
General Duties of the Senior Care Assistant:
- Flexible approach to work pattern. Shift times 8am-8pm. Working alternate weekends (Saturday and Sunday) is expected for this role.
- Effective communications with Residents, Relatives, Staff Members, and any other concerned bodies.
- Arranging / participating in Staff and Resident meetings as and when required.
- Staff mentoring/supervision.
- Maintain professional knowledge and competence.
- Liaise with external agencies such as doctors, nurses, physio’s and dietician’s.
- To administer medication to residents.
- Review care resident care plans and risk assessments and amend as needed.
- To support the management team with staff supervisions.
- Carry out any other tasks that may be reasonably assigned to you.
Requirements of the Senior Care Assistant:
- The right to work in the UK is essential. We are unable to offer this role under the Certificate of Sponsorship.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in care required.
- Minimum of 12 months experience supervisory / team leader experience within a care environment
- Genuine interest in working within a caring environment
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
- Team Player
- Enhanced DBS
- NVQ/Diploma level 3 in Health and Social Care
Senior Care Assistant Benefits:
- 28 days pro rata paid leave per year
- Increased rates of pay for bank holiday work
- Paid breaks
- Training fully paid
- Pension
- Modern facilities
- Friendly working environment
If you meet the requirements and feel that this Senior Care Assistant role is right for you then please apply today!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £13.50 per hour
Work Location: In person
