Senior Care Assistant

Within our older adults’ homes, we aim to create a warm and welcoming environment where our Senior Care Assistants can deliver the exceptional care our residents deserve. Join our supportive team and be part of something special, where your dedication and compassion can make a big difference to the lives of others.

What you’ll do

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Provide effective leadership

Motivate, train and support care staff through supervision and feedback, leading shifts, care practice monitoring and role modelling excellent standards.

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Support daily living

Help with daily activities including personal care and administering medication, ensuring the comfort, wellbeing and safety of our residents during the day or at night

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Person-centred care

Tailor your care planning to meet the unique needs of each resident.

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Build relationships

Establish supportive connections with residents, their families, and colleagues.

What we’re looking for

You may already have experience of working with older adults in a residential or nursing setting, but it’s not essential - we provide all the training you need to be a great Senior Care Assistant. What’s more important to us is that you have the right values, skills and motivations to provide high quality care.

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Qualification

Hold an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent qualification). Alternatively, you may be working towards this currently, or be willing to work towards this once in the role.

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Proven track record

Experience of successfully working with, or supporting adults or children. This could be in a range of environments including health, social care or teaching.

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Passion and dedication

A genuine desire to help others and make a positive and lasting difference to their lives.

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Self-motivation

Committed to learn and continually develop yourself to deliver the best possible care to our residents.

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Leadership skills

Lead, motivate and support colleagues using your knowledge and expertise to role model excellent standards of care.

• Respect, patience and compassion: Understand and share the feelings of others to build trust and provide emotional support. Treat residents with dignity and adapt to their individual needs.

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Communication skills

Clear and effective communication with residents, families, and colleagues.

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Problem-solving skills

Handle unexpected situations calmly and effectively.

We would love to hear from you about your experience and transferable skills. If you would like to arrange an informal chat to discuss the role and what you can bring to the team, please contact us using the details below.

Why join us?

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Rewarding work

Make a real difference in the lives of our residents and know that you can help improve the quality of life of others and make a lasting impact on the lives of those you care for.

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Supportive environment

Work in a friendly and collaborative team who feel proud of the work they do to support people in our community.

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Professional growth

We invest in your future. With ongoing development opportunities, you’ll have the chance to enhance your skills, gain an NVQ Level 3 qualification, and advance your career in the care sector.

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Employee support

Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.

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Competitive benefits package

Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

This role involves some weekend and bank holidays working, for which enhancements are paid in line with the HCC salary policy. Applicants for the Senior Night Care Assistant position will also be required to work night shifts, which attract additional enhancements in line with the same policy.

Please note

We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

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