Senior Care Assistant
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Posted on:
11 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Your Role as a Senior Care Assistant
As a Senior Care Assistant youll be at the heart of our service supporting residents and guiding our care team. Youll help individuals live independently take part in community life and enjoy meaningful days.
Key Responsibilities
Resident Care
- Support residents with personal care (washing dressing mobility toileting feeding).
- Promote independence dignity and choice.
- Administer medication safely (with training).
- Keep accurate records (care plans observations reports).
Team Leadership
- Supervise and mentor care assistants on shift.
- Allocate duties fairly and ensure high standards of care.
- Support training and development of new team members.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues families and healthcare professionals.
Health & Safety
- Monitor residents wellbeing and escalate concerns promptly.
- Respond to emergencies and safeguarding issues appropriately.
- Ensure infection control and health & safety standards are always maintained.
Qualifications :
Person Specification
- Genuine compassion empathy and patience
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and responsibly
- Previous caregiving experience preferred (formal or informal)
- Flexibility to work in the clients home or care facility
Essential:
- Previous experience as a Care Assistant or Senior Care Assistant.
- NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards).
- Medication administration training/experience.
- Compassionate patient and reliable.
- Strong communication and leadership skills.
- Right to work in the UK.
Desirable:
- First aid training.
- Knowledge of dementia safeguarding or palliative care.
- Experience in a supervisory role.
Additional Information :
What We Offer
- Competitive pay with enhanced weekend rates.
- 28 days annual leave (pro rata).
- Paid training online and face-to-face.
- Career progression opportunities.
- Pension scheme.
- Refer-a-Friend bonus (300).
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Blue Light Card eligibility (exclusive discounts).
- Enhanced maternity adoption and paternity pay.
- Death in Service benefit.
- Access to our Well-being & Benefits platform.
- Local work with paid mileage.
- Support from the largest care company in the UK.
Ready to Join Us
If youre ready for a rewarding role where every day makes a difference apply today and become part of our dedicated team of everyday heroes.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Senior Care
- Nursing Home Experience
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- Basic Math
- Computer Skills
- Caregiving
- Vital Signs Experience
- Medical Terminology
- Rota Management
- Mentoring
- Leadership Skill
About Company
At CCH Group, were more than a care provider were a passionate community dedicated to driving the sector to new heights with a history of doing so. Founded in 2009, weve grown into the nations largest care company, with over 260 locations and 14,000 care professionals delivering ... View more
