Overview
What's the job about? Looking for the next step in your care career? Join our amazing team and help us lead the way. At Derwent, we’re searching for an experienced Senior Care Assistant to help guide our care team and support our residents in living happy, healthy and independent lives. If you’ve got care experience and have previously helped to supervise a team, this could be the perfect role for you. You should also have a Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification or a commitment to undertake further training and development relevant to the post.
Recognition of service awards worth £500 in your first year plus unlimited £1,000 refer a friend bonuses are just some of the ways we reward our team members. Plus enjoy lots more benefits if you choose to join Mariposa Care (see below).
Here’s a flavour of what you’ll be doing:
* Working alongside the Deputy Manager, supervising and supporting your team so they’re confident and skilled in every part of their role.
* Supporting residents with a range of personal care needs, while making sure dignity, respect and privacy are always maintained.
* Ensuring every resident has a comprehensive and up-to-date care plan that reflects their needs.
* Dispensing medication with accuracy and care, keeping detailed records as you go.
Why join us?
We know how important our Senior Carers are, so we make sure you feel appreciated and supported. Here’s what we offer:
* Great pay with enhanced overtime rates (+£2 p/h)
* Recognition of service awards
* Unlimited £1,000 “Refer a Friend” bonus
* Fully funded training and qualifications including opportunities to develop your leadership skills
* Annual pay reviews
* Private healthcare options to help with costs like dental or optical treatments
* A caring, supportive workplace where you can thrive
Our recruitment process
Any conditional offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory background checks, including obtaining suitable references and criminal records check via the Disclosure and Barring Service. We require you to have a good standard of English and numeracy skills, and a passion for looking after the adults in your care. We endeavour to offer every candidate the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the recruitment process. Should you require assistance and/or would like to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact a member of the team via email at Apply. We are committed to promoting a fair and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, gender/sex, gender identity or expression, religion or belief, disability, ethnicity, or sexual orientation.
Job titles can vary – this role is also known as senior care practitioner, senior care worker, senior healthcare assistant, team leader, senior carer, social care.
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