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Senior Care Assistant

£17.29 per hour
Temporary

Senior Care Assistant

An amazing new job opportunity has arisen for a Care Team Leader to work in an exceptional retirement village based in the Chester area.

You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This is a fantastic retirement village which provides the perfect blend of independence and community, offering the privacy and freedom of your own front door alongside the benefits of a friendly and welcoming environment

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*To be considered for this position you must hold an NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care

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As the Care Team Leader your key duties include:


  • Lead, supervise and support care, wellbeing and administrative staff to deliver safe, effective and high-quality care

  • Provide engaging leadership in line with MHA policies, procedures and statutory requirements

  • Assist residents with personal care and provide health supervision and direct care when required

  • Ensure residents' rights to dignity, privacy and choice are respected at all times

  • Support the Care Manager in fulfilling the duties of the Responsible Person, including record keeping and medicines management

  • Ensure care and support plans, risk assessments and reviews are in place and regularly updated

  • Oversee safe management of medicines, observations and competency assessments

  • Support the development and delivery of education, leisure and social activities that enhance residents' quality of life

  • Undertake staff 1:1s, supervisions and appraisals, identifying training and development needs

  • Support recruitment, selection and induction of staff to promote continuity of care and reduce agency use

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:


  • Experience working in a care-related setting

  • People management experience, including leading shifts or deputising for a manager

  • Medication administration experience

  • A good level of literacy and confidence using IT systems, including Microsoft products

  • Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills

  • Knowledge of dementia care and supporting older people with increased physical and emotional frailty

  • The ability to prioritise tasks, manage time effectively and work flexibly

The successful Care Team Leader will receive an excellent salary of £17.29 per hour.

This exciting position is a Fixed Term role for 12 months working 32 hour a week.

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, life assurance and support with professional fees in relevant roles

  • Free DBS checks and uniforms for care and support colleagues

  • 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 career progression

  • Long service awards to celebrate your contribution

Reference ID: 7284

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on View phone number on jobs4a.com or send your CV

Vacancy posted 9 days ago
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