Senior care assistant Work, Jobs in Leicester Le9 (with Salaries)

Senior Care Assistant
Cooper Residential Homes Ltd —Leicester
- £13.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Medication administration
- Supervising experience
- First Aid Certification
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Senior Care Assistant - Days
Granville Gardens Care Home —Hinckley
- £14 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Management
- Supervising experience
- In-person
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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12d
Senior Care Assistant - Nights
Granville Gardens Care Home —Hinckley
- £15.18 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Medication administration
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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3d
Senior Care Assistant
Ashton Care Home —Hinckley
Senior Healthcare Assistant (Days and Nights)
Macc Care —Leicester
- £14.20 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- English
- Patient care
- Referral programme
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5d
Senior Care Assistant
The Ashton Care Home —Hinckley
- £13.71 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Medication administration
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
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Senior Care Assistant
Bupa —Ashby-De-La-Zouch
- £12.90 - £14.51 an hour
- Full-time
- Mentoring
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
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13d
Part Time Care Assistant (Afternoons)
Tanglewood Care Services —Oadby
- £12.71 an hour
- Weekend availability
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Referral programme
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11d
Care Team Leader (Nights)
Tanglewood Care Services —Oadby
- £15.88 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Medication administration
- Supervising experience
- In-person
- Referral programme
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11d
Senior Care Assistant - Care Home
Barchester Healthcare —Derby
- £14.38 an hour
- Care plans
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
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12d
Senior Care Assistant- nights
Berkley Care Group —Leicester
- £14.29 an hour
- Full-time
- Medication administration
- Training & development
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
11d
Care Assistants - Full & Part Nights
Scalford Court Care Home —Melton Mowbray
- £13.34 an hour
- Part-time
- Cleaning
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Paid training
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12d
Senior Care Assistant
HC-One - Mountview —Rothley
- £14.35 - £14.95 an hour
- Medication administration
- Care plans
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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10d
FEMALE ONLY - Domiciliary Care Assistant
Dove Home Care Agency Ltd —Solihull
- £13 an hour
- Part-time
- Medication administration
- No experience needed
- Driving
- Store discount
- Annual leave
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11d
Senior Carer
Lotus Home Care —Leicester
- £14 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Team management
- Driving
- Mentoring
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Care Assistants Evening shift
Scalford Court Care Home —Melton Mowbray
- £12.85 an hour
- Part-time
- Cleaning
- In-person
- Free parking
- Paid training
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12d
Senior Care Assistant
HC-One - Cadley Hill View —Swadlincote
- £14.35 - £14.95 an hour
- Full-time
- Medication administration
- Care plans
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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3d
Care Assistant - Morning, Afternoon or Evenings
Unique Senior Care —Meriden
- £14.60 - £29.20 an hour
- Part-time
- Medication administration
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Care Assistants - Full & Part Days
Scalford Court Care Home —Melton Mowbray
- £12.85 an hour
- Part-time
- Cleaning
- In-person
- Free parking
- Paid training
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12d
Senior Health Care Assistant Night
Mauricare LTD —Leicester
- From £13 an hour
- Part-time
- Management
- Medication administration
- Computer literacy
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Senior Care Assistant

Cooper Residential Homes Ltd
Leicester

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Job details

Permanent | Part-time | Full-time
£13.50 an hour

Benefits

Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
Annual leave
Discounted or free food
Company pension
Company events
On-site parking

Qualifications

Care record keeping
Collaborate with healthcare professionals
Dementia care
Experience working with individuals with dementia
Fire safety
Medication administration
Clinical record keeping
Mentoring junior staff
Person-centred care planning
Incident Reporting
Infection prevention & control
First aid
Shift management
Supervising experience
Care support experience
First Aid Certification
Care Quality Commission compliance oversight
Staff training
Mentoring
Senior care team management
Infection prevention and control standards
Cross-infection control
Patient-centred care
Safeguarding procedures
NVQ
Professional development mentoring
Risk assessment
Care Quality Commission standards
Residential support experience
Training & development
Older adult care experience
Care plans
Leadership
Delegation
Team motivation leadership
Team management in senior healthcare role
Geriatrics
Manual handling of patients

Full job description

Senior Care Assistant

Reports to: Registered Manager and Deputy Manager

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced, compassionate and motivated Senior Care Assistant to join our residential care team.

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will lead by example, providing high-quality, person-centred care while supporting and guiding Care Assistants during each shift. You will play a key role in ensuring residents receive safe, effective and dignified care, whilst helping to maintain excellent clinical standards and compliance within the home.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is passionate about delivering exceptional care and is looking to take on additional leadership responsibilities within a supportive care environment.

Key Responsibilities, Leadership & Team Support

Lead and support the care team throughout each shift, promoting high standards of care at all times.
Allocate workloads and ensure care is delivered safely and effectively.
Provide guidance, mentoring and support to Care Assistants.
Assist with the induction and competency development of new team members.
Work closely with the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager to ensure the smooth running of the home.
Act as a positive role model, promoting professionalism, teamwork and person-centred care.

Resident Care

Deliver high-quality, compassionate care in accordance with individual care plans.
Assist residents with personal care, mobility, nutrition, hydration and daily living activities.
Promote dignity, independence, privacy and choice.
Build positive relationships with residents and their families.

Medication & Clinical Responsibilities

Administer medication safely and accurately in accordance with company policies and current legislation.
Monitor residents' health and wellbeing, recognising and responding to any changes in condition.
Respond appropriately to medical emergencies and escalate concerns where necessary.
Liaise with GPs, District Nurses, Community Teams and other healthcare professionals to ensure residents receive appropriate care.

Care Planning & Documentation

Complete accurate and timely care records.
Support the completion and review of person-centred care plans and risk assessments.
Participate in resident reviews and multidisciplinary meetings where appropriate.
Complete shift handovers, daily records and incident reports to a high standard.
Assist with supervisions, competency assessments and other delegated management tasks.

Compliance & Safety

Ensure all care is delivered in line with CQC Fundamental Standards, company policies and current legislation.
Maintain high standards of infection prevention and control.
Follow safeguarding procedures and report concerns immediately.
Promote safe moving and handling practices.
Support the maintenance of Health & Safety and Fire Safety procedures throughout the home.

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

Compassionate, caring and committed to delivering outstanding care.
A confident leader who can motivate and support others.
Calm under pressure and able to make appropriate decisions.
Organised, reliable and professional.
An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.

Essential

NVQ/QCF Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (or equivalent), or willingness to work towards the qualification.
Previous experience working within residential, dementia or elderly care.
Experience administering medication safely.
Good written, verbal and numerical skills.
Ability to lead a team and work independently.
Flexible approach to working shifts, including weekends and occasional nights where required.

Desirable

Previous experience in a Senior Care Assistant or Team Leader role.
First Aid qualification.
Knowledge of CQC regulations and person-centred care practices.
Experience completing care plans, risk assessments and staff supervision.

What We Offer

Competitive rates of pay.
Permanent contracted hours.
Paid annual leave.
Company pension scheme.
Comprehensive induction programme.
Ongoing mandatory and specialist training.
Opportunities for career progression and development.
Supportive management team.
Free on-site parking.
Uniform provided.
Employee wellbeing support.

Working Pattern

Full-time and Part-time opportunities available.
Permanent contract.
Early and late shifts on a rota basis.
Weekend working required as part of the rota.
Flexibility to cover additional shifts where required.

If you are an experienced care professional looking to take the next step in your career and make a real difference to the lives of older people, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £13.50 per hour

Benefits:

Company events
Company pension
Discounted or free food
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking

Licence/Certification:

NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care (required)

Work Location: In person

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