Senior Care Assistant
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- Nights Care and Support
- Mosswood Care Home Contract: Part Time Salary: £13.80
- £15.25 Per Hour Shift Type: Nights Contracted hours: 31.5
- 42 Mosswood Care Home in Linwood provides expert 24-hour nursing care for older adults living with dementia or physical disabilities.
Our friendly, dedicated team ensures residents enjoy a warm, supportive environment with fantastic facilities—including welcoming social areas, a hair salon, a reminiscence room, and even a cinema.
Rated all 5s by the Care Inspectorate and proudly holding a 9.9 score on carehome, Mosswood is recognised for delivering outstanding care.
We’re currently seeking compassionate local candidates to join us in providing top-quality support and engaging activities that make a real difference in residents’ lives.
As Senior Care Assistant, you’ll play a key role in leading our care team, ensuring our residents receive the highest standard of care, and creating a warm, supportive environment.
You’ll coordinate shifts, lead by example, and be responsible for the performance of your team during each shift.
Your leadership will help us maintain a caring, efficient, and positive atmosphere in our home.
What You’ll Do Lead and Coordinate: Ensure all staff contribute to the smooth running of the home and create the right atmosphere.
Resident Support: Assist residents with dressing, bathing, toileting, and mobility, always prioritizing their dignity and independence.
Medication Management: Oversee the ordering, administration, and documentation of medication, maintaining accurate records.
Effective Communication: Engage with residents, families, healthcare professionals, and team members to ensure clear, compassionate communication.
Team Collaboration: Foster a team ethos, respecting diversity and promoting a supportive environment for all staff.
Visitor Interaction: Welcome visitors and show prospective residents and families around the home’s facilities.
Emergency Response: Respond promptly to emergency call bells, assess situations, and provide or call for assistance as needed.
Documentation: Write and update care plans, risk assessments, and case notes, ensuring they reflect residents’ needs and wishes.
Professional Development: Participate in staff meetings, training, and e-learning, taking responsibility for your own growth and development.
Health and Safety: Be aware of and adhere to Health and Safety policies, including COSHH, and escalate concerns to management.
What We’re Looking For Qualifications: SVQ/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care is essential.
We also welcome applications from experienced Care Assistants actively working towards their Level 3.
Medication Training: Practical Medication Administration with competencies is required.
Leadership Skills: Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team, delegating tasks effectively while maintaining a supportive environment.
Compassionate Nature: A kind, caring, and compassionate personality with a sense of fun and a commitment to person-centred care.
Our care home is part of Care Concern Group; a market leading, family-owned care group operating over 100 homes across the UK.
We are passionate about creating fantastic care homes for our residents to live in and a supportive and fun environment for our team to work in.
We are driven by the five core values that define the Care Concern Group: Trust | Respect | Passion | Kindness | Inclusivity These values define who we are and underpin everything we do, from the smallest interaction to the most complex care.
If you live by these principles, this is a place where you can belong and truly make a difference.
If you’re ready to embrace a new challenge and use your skills to lead and inspire a team, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and make a difference.
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