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Senior Care Assistant

Crooton

Bamber Bridge

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to join their dedicated team in a vibrant care home environment. This temporary role, covering maternity leave, requires a compassionate individual with an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care. You will be responsible for supervising Care Assistants and supporting clinical teams in delivering personalized care to residents. With a focus on dignity and respect, you will create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The role offers opportunities for career progression through ongoing training, making it an ideal position for those committed to enhancing the lives of the elderly.

Benefits

Free training and development
Access to wellbeing and support tools
Retail discounts and savings
Refer a Friend bonus scheme
Employee of the Month rewards
Long Service Awards

Qualifications

  • Must hold NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care.
  • Specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly is required.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and inspire a team of Care Assistants.
  • Support the clinical team in medication and care plans.

Skills

Compassionate Care
Clinical Care Knowledge
Team Leadership
Person-Centred Care

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

Senior Care Assistant - Care Home

Hours: 36 Hours - Days

Salary: £15.14 per hour

Location: Preston, Lancashire, PR2 9GA

ABOUT THE ROLE

THIS IS A TEMPORARY ROLE TO COVER MATERNITY LEAVE FOR 12 MONTHS - YOU MUST HOLD A NVQ L3 IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

As a Senior Care Assistant at our care home, you’ll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. Your role will involve supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager. You can also expect to support the clinical team in a specific area, such as medication, assessments, care plans or care reviews. Like everyone here, as a Senior Care Assistant, you’ll always respect the dignity and preferences of our residents as well playing your own part in creating an environment that’s warm, welcoming and vibrant.

ABOUT YOU

You should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a Senior Care Assistant. We’ll also need to see that you have specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. We’re looking for people who are warm-hearted, compassionate and committed to giving each resident individualised care and support. You’ll have the opportunity to develop your career through ongoing training opportunities, so there’s no limit to how far you can go with us. Many of our Senior Carer Assistants progress into Care Practitioner, Regional Carer or nursing roles.

REWARDS PACKAGE

In return for your dedication, you’ll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including:

  1. Free training and development for all roles
  2. Access to wellbeing and support tools
  3. A range of retail discounts and savings
  4. Unlimited referrals with our ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus scheme
  5. ‘Employee of the Month’ rewards and ‘Long Service Awards’

And so much more!

Interested?

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Job Reference: CTNLK5637

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