Senior Care Assistant / Team Leader
As a Senior Care Assistant/Team Leader at Stanley Wilson Lodge Care Home in Saffron Walden, Essex, you will provide physical, emotional, and social support to residents, mentor a team of Care Assistants, and work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver outstanding person‑centred care.
Responsibilities
* Mentor and support Care Assistants; ensure high standards of care.
* Collaborate with the Home Manager, ancillary teams, registered nurses, and other senior staff.
* Engage residents in meaningful activities, promote independence, choice, dignity, and respect.
* Create and maintain person‑centred care plans and risk assessments; conduct regular reviews.
* Administer medication using the electronic e‑MAR system (training provided).
* Work 8 pm–8 am, 48 hours a week, including alternate weekends.
Qualifications and Experience
* Two years’ experience as a Care Assistant or Senior Care Assistant with NVQ 2/3 in Health and Social Care, or three years’ experience without an NVQ.
* Experience in a nursing or care home, or as a home care worker.
* Understanding of Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulatory frameworks.
* Desirable experience in dementia care and electronic medication administration.
* Enthusiastic, inspiring, and caring individual with passion for the role.
Benefits
* £14.05–£14.50 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.
* 28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays).
* Free on‑site parking.
* Enhanced bank holiday pay.
* Annual salary review.
* Refer a Friend Scheme – £500 reward.
* DBS certificate covered by employer.
* Comprehensive induction programme.
* Funded qualifications via apprenticeship programme (if required).
* Paid uniform.
* Employee of the month – £100.
* Team appreciation week.
Apply online today – we look forward to hearing from you.
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