Senior Care Assistant
| Reference | 7256 | |||
| Sector | Health | Medical | Scientific Jobs | |||
| Salary | £15.30 | |||
| Town/City | NG9 6GY | |||
| Locations | East Midlands, Nottinghamshire, UK | |||
| Job Type | Permanent | |||
| Date Posted | 3rd Jul | |||
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Job Description |
| A fantastic new job opportunity has arisen for a skilled Senior Care Assistant to work in an exceptional care home based in the Nottingham area. You will be working for one of UK’s leading health care providers This is a fantastic, purpose-built care home in Nottingham, providing high-quality residential care and short stay respite care for residents at the home **To be considered for this position you must hold a Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care or equivalent or a willingness to work towards this** As the Senior Care Assistant your key duties include: • Take temporary charge of the home during the absence of other senior colleagues, ensuring safe and effective day-to-day running • Lead, support and supervise care and ancillary staff, helping them reach required standards and develop their skills • Provide hands-on care and health supervision to residents when required, always promoting dignity, privacy and choice • Support the Home Manager in meeting statutory, regulatory and organisational requirements, including record-keeping and audits • Administer medication in line with the Medication Policy where delegated • Support care planning, key working and the development of meaningful activities that enhance residents’ quality of life • Carry out or support regular 1:1s, supervisions and appraisals in line with policy • Promote good practice in health & safety, fire safety, food safety and infection prevention • Be flexible to cover care shifts, on-call duties and occasional travel for meetings or training The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role: • Previous experience working in a care setting • Experience of leading a shift or deputising for a manager • Medication administration experience • Good IT skills, including use of email and basic office systems • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written • The ability to lead, motivate and support a team • Sensitivity to the needs of older people and an inclusive approach to care The successful Senior Care Assistant will receive an excellent salary of £15.30 per hour. This exciting position is a permanent part time role for 22 hours a week on nights only. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits: • 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave (pro-rota for part time) • A strong pension scheme and life assurance • Free DBS checks and uniforms • Confidential counselling, chaplaincy support and access to our hardship fund • Flexible options to buy or sell annual leave, plus family-friendly policies • Discounts through the Blue Light Card, Health Service Discounts and the Vivup app • A full induction, ongoing training, recognised qualifications and clear progression opportunities • Long service awards to celebrate your contribution Reference ID: 7256 To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV to contact@jupiterrecruitment.co.uk Talk to us - Jupiter Recruitment on WhatsApp Our WhatsApp number is - 07856209032 |
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