Senior Care Assistant Care and Support
If your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job overview, do not delay your application.
- Watford House Care Home Contract: Full Time Salary: £12.94 Per Hour Shift Type: Mixed
- Days & Nights Contracted hours: 36 Our residential home is in the beautiful High Peak, providing high quality Residential, Respite and Dementia care for 36-residents.
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: Minimum NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care is essential.
We 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.
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.
£12.94 per hour Contracted to 36 hours per week Paid Breaks! Dayshift/Nightshift Pension Onsite Parking Paid DBS Uniform Provided 5.6 Weeks Annual Leave (Based on a full-time contract)