Job Overview
A fantastic new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Senior Care Assistant to work in a care home based in the Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland area. You will be working for one of UK’s leading health care providers. This care home offers high-quality residential care, specialist dementia care, and short-term respite care in a purpose-built setting.
Requirements
To be considered for this position you must at least hold an NVQ level 2 or equivalent in health and social care and be willing to complete level 3.
Key Duties
- You will lead and inspire a team of committed care assistants to provide the highest quality of care to our residents enabling them to live later life well.
- Supporting our residents with personal care needs and helping them to take part in a wide range of activities that support their health and wellbeing.
- You will administer medication and maintain clear and accurate records.
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Passionate about caring for older people.
- Previous care experience.
- Experience leading, coaching and motivating a team to deliver high-quality care.
- You will have a kind, warm and caring nature and be able to work well as part of a team but also use your own initiative.
- Patience, communication and listening skills are equally important.
- Maintaining accurate records, time management and prioritising tasks will also be strengths.
- Ability to lead by example, form positive relationships and energise colleagues to deliver exceptional care.
Salary & Benefits
The successful Senior Care Assistant will receive an excellent salary of £14.70 – £15.30 per hour and the annual salary is £30,630.60 per annum. Pay frequency is monthly. This position is a 12‑month fixed term contract to cover MAT leave for 38.5 hours a week on days.
- 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave.
- Life assurance.
- A discount scheme which includes savings with retail stores and online purchases.
- Access to a number of nationally recognised training courses and qualifications.
- Genuine career progression and development opportunities.
- Employee assistance programme including free counselling and legal advice.
- Access to chaplaincy and pastoral support.
- Access to wellbeing resources.
- Recommend a friend scheme.
- Family friendly policies.
- Long service awards.
- Free uniform and DBS check.
- Cycle2Work salary sacrifice scheme.
- Healthcare scheme at competitive rates.
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