Senior Care Assistant £13.30 p/h - Bagilit
Reporting to: Manager/Deputy Manager
Salary: £25,935
Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications:
Required:
• Genuine interest in, and experience of working with, the relevant Client group
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Team player
• Ability to manage pressure and conflicting demands, and prioritise tasks
• Willingness to participate in Vocational Training Programmes
• NVQ/QCF Level 2/3 in Care
• Satisfactory Police Check and check against the POVA List (where applicable)
Desired:
• NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Care
• Previous supervisory experience
• Experience / Qualification in the Safe Handling of Medicines / Medication Training
Job Purpose:
The same as a Care Assistant, but with the additional duties of front line supervision and monitoring of Care Assistants. 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. You will also participate in staff induction programmes as and when required, promote safe working practice at the Home and ensure that all commodities used in and around the Home are sensibly conserved by staff e.g. monitoring the usage of incontinence aids, wipes etc .
Care:
• Ensure the highest possibl...