Senior Care Assistant - Care Home

Silvercrest is a small family of nursing care homes across South Wales. Our ethos is to provide quality care while ensuring that privacy, dignity, and choice for our residents are at the heart of everything we do.

Are you experienced, motivated, and compassionate? Do you have leadership skills and a passion for supporting and inspiring others? We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our team as a Senior Care Assistant with the aim of undertaking future CHAP (Care Home Advanced Practitioner) training and role.

Currently seeking 2x 44hrs positions. Flexibility to also be able to work occasional nights would be advantageous.

**We are unable to offer any sponsorship for this role

What you’ll be doing:

• Taking a lead role in all aspects of care within the home, ensuring the delivery of exceptional care outcomes.
• Supporting the Care Manager with the supervision, appraisal, and performance management of the care team, assisting colleagues to achieve their potential.
• Providing hands-on care and support to residents, including assistance with personal care, mobility, and mealtime support.
• Building meaningful relationships with residents and their families to ensure a person-centred approach to care.
• Collaborating with the care and nursing teams to ensure high-quality care delivery.
• Assisting in the coordination and engagement of activities to promote residents' well-being.
• Monitoring and recording residents' physical and emotional well-being.
• Supporting and inspiring the care team, ensuring all team members attend necessary training and apply the learning in the workplace.
• Administering medication where trained to do so.
• Acting in a professional manner at all times with residents, visitors, and staff.

  Once trained as a CHAP, you'll also:

• Undertake Clinical Observations & National Early Warning Scores
• Oversee Blood Sugar Monitoring
• Monitor Wound Care and Tissue Viability, along with Pressure Ulcer Risk Assessments
• Enteral Feeding Management, and Stoma and Catheter Care.
• Other appropriately delegated nursing tasks as per training, and overseen by the nursing team.

About The Role

What we can offer you:

• Comprehensive training and induction program.
• Opportunity for professional development and career progression.
• Salary in line with Real Living Wage. Increasing with additional CHAP role & responsibilities.
• Reimbursement of SCW registration fees.
• Employee referral and reward scheme
• Supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Colleague Wellbeing - free access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
• Recognition schemes, including an Annual Thank You Celebration and Long Service Awards.
• Meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of residents.

What we ask in return:

• Experience in care, with previous supervisory experience preferred.
• QCF Level 3 or a willingness to work towards this qualification.
• Willingness to undertake CHAP (Care Home Advanced Practitioner) training
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to inspire and support others.
• Energetic, motivated, and caring individual with a positive mindset.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Welsh language skills are desirable but not essential.

If you are passionate about providing care, supporting your colleagues, and making a real difference in the lives of residents, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team as a Senior Care Assistant at Silvercrest.

Required Criteria

• NVQ/QCF Level 2

Desired Criteria

• NVQ/QCF Level 3
• Previous Leadership Experience
• Previous Medication Administration Experience

Skills Needed

About The Company

SilverCrest Care, a family-run group of nursing care homes in South Wales, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, person-centered care. The organization's ethos emphasizes the importance of privacy, dignity, and choice for residents, ensuring these values are central to all operations.

The company fosters a supportive and inclusive work environment, offering comprehensive training programs and opportunities for professional development. Employees benefit from initiatives such as health and wellbeing programs, employee recognition schemes, and a commitment to work-life balance. This nurturing atmosphere contributes to a positive workplace culture where staff feel valued and motivated.

Company Culture

Core Values and Mission

SilverCrest Care's mission revolves around providing compassionate and respectful care, fostering an environment where residents feel valued and supported. The company prioritizes individualized care plans, aiming to enhance the quality of life for each resident.

Work Environment and Employee Support

The company fosters a supportive and inclusive work environment, offering comprehensive training programs and opportunities for professional development. Employees benefit from initiatives such as health and wellbeing programs, employee recognition schemes, and a commitment to work-life balance. This nurturing atmosphere contributes to a positive workplace culture where staff feel valued and motivated.

Company Benefits

SilverCrest Care offers a well-rounded benefits package that supports employee wellbeing and growth. Key benefits include:

• Work-Life Balance : Paid time off, flexible scheduling (where appropriate), and holiday pay.

• Career Development : Training, tuition reimbursement, and recognition programs.

• Extras : Employee Assistance Program (EAP), referral bonuses, and professional registration reimbursement.

SilverCrest is committed to creating a supportive and rewarding workplace for its team.

Vacation, Paid time off, Referral bonus, Competitive salary, Long service recognition, Employee Assistance Scheme, Wellbeing Scheme, Employee Recognition Scheme, Bereavement leave, Long service awards, Staff celebration events

Salary

£14.15 per hour