Senior Care Assistant

About The Role

This is a full‑time night position with a £1000 welcome bonus.

• Plan and implement care that provides residents with a sense of security, dignity and independence.
• Informally work with residents and their families to develop personalised care plans.
• Lead a team of Care Assistants, maintaining the highest standards of care and influencing the rest of the team.
• Assist the Registered Nurse and Care Manager with physical and mental stimulation activities, social and recreational activities and medication administration.
• Maintain accurate records of care activities and build strong relationships with the rest of the team.
• Attend safeguarding training, identify signs of abuse, harm or neglect and report concerns when appropriate.

Qualifications

• Completed a Level 2 Diploma S/NVQ in Adult Social Care, with a willingness to progress to Level 3 (or equivalent).
• Background in person‑centred care planning and caring for people with dementia.
• Strong positive energy, natural ability to get along with people and excellent communication skills.
• Good record‑keeping ability and effective time‑management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with kindness, compassion, curiosity, creativity, courage and reliability.

Benefits

• £1000 welcome bonus
• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Hourly rate is s ubject to experience and qualifications
• Free uniform
• During a shift of eight hours or more a nutritious meal will be available
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Group life assurance cover
• Wagestream – financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay as you need it
• Award‑winning learning and development and support to achieve qualifications.
• GP online – a service providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app – available to you and your dependents under 16
• An opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues as part of an outstanding and committed team.
• Colleague discounts – access to over 1600 high street discounts including carefully selected discount partners.
• Wellbeing – free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme, giving Colleagues and their families access to 24/7/365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental and financial issues.
• Excellent recognition schemes such as ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards
• An attractive refer‑a‑friend scheme of up to £1000 per referral, depending on the role

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