A fantastic new job opportunity has arisen for a skilled Senior Care Assistant to work in an exceptional care home based in the Nottingham area. You will be working for one of UK’s leading health care providers
This is a fantastic, purpose-built care home in Nottingham, providing high-quality residential care and short stay respite care for residents at the home
**To be considered for this position you must hold a Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care or equivalent or a willingness to work towards this**
As the Senior Care Assistant your key duties include:
· Take temporary charge of the home during the absence of other senior colleagues, ensuring safe and effective day-to-day running
· Lead, support and supervise care and ancillary staff, helping them reach required standards and develop their skills
· Provide hands-on care and health supervision to residents when required, always promoting dignity, privacy and choice
· Support the Home Manager in meeting statutory, regulatory and organisational requirements, including record-keeping and audits
· Administer medication in line with the Medication Policy where delegated
· Support care planning, key working and the development of meaningful activities that enhance residents’ quality of life
· Carry out or support regular 1:1s, supervisions and appraisals in line with policy
· Promote good practice in health & safety, fire safety, food safety and infection prevention
· Be flexible to cover care shifts, on-call duties and occasional travel for meetings or training
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
· Previous experience working in a care setting
· Experience of leading a shift or deputising for a manager
· Medication administration experience
· Good IT skills, including use of email and basic office systems
· Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
· The ability to lead, motivate and support a team
· Sensitivity to the needs of older people and an inclusive approach to care
The successful Senior Care Assistant will receive an excellent salary of £15.30 per hour. This exciting position is a permanent part time role for 22 hours a week on nights only. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
· 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave (pro-rota for part time)
· A strong pension scheme and life assurance
· Free DBS checks and uniforms
· Confidential counselling, chaplaincy support and access to our hardship fund
· Flexible options to buy or sell annual leave, plus family-friendly policies
· Discounts through the Blue Light Card, Health Service Discounts and the Vivup app
· A full induction, ongoing training, recognised qualifications and clear progression opportunities
· Long service awards to celebrate your contribution
Reference ID: 7256
To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV to contact@jupiterrecruitment.co.uk