Senior Care Assistant

Job Role: Senior Care Assistant
Location: A quiet village based 10 minutes outside of Wymondham (by car) and 20 minutes from Norwich city centre (by car)
Salary: £12.60 – £12.92 per hour (dependent on shift worked; day or night and day of the week)
Hours: Full-Time night contract 3-4 shifts per week, day or night flexibility, 7:45am-20:00pm or 19:45pm-08:00am

Note; Due to location and limited public transport services, all applicants will need to hold a full UK driving licence and access to their own vehicle.

Bloom are delighted to be working in partnership with a small provider of Adult Care Services and currently have permanent opportunities available for an experienced Senior Care Assistant to join a fantastic team at a charming residential home based just outside of Wymondham.

As Senior Care Assistant with our client, you will be supporting groups of vulnerable adults living in residential accommodation with elderly care needs and or dementia care needs. You will assist in creating individual resident care plans, ensuring these remain up to date and accurate, completing medication rounds and overseeing a team of care assistants, henceforth playing a pivotal role in enhancing the general wellbeing of all residents on a daily basis.

Senior Care Assistant duties will include:

• Leading the shift and team of Care Assistants
• Creating care plans for residents, reviewing these and ensuring they are up to date
• Medication Administration
• Liaison with other health professionals regarding resident needs and care
• Assisting with all aspects of personal care as required for each individual
• Assisting with mobility in line with moving and handling risk assessments
• Working towards individual resident’s care plans understanding their needs
• Promoting independence with dignity and respect
• Participating in daily activities encouraging residents to get involved to contribute to social wellbeing
• Providing personal care as needed.
• Providing mobility assistance as needed.
• Accurately recording data.
• Following instructions from management.
• Provide support and comfort to clients in your care.
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations.

We are looking for candidates with the following:

• NVQ Level 3 or above in Health and Social Care preferred but not essential if you hold extensive experience
• Previous experience of working in a care home environment for a minimum of 2 years
• Previous experience of Medication Administration
• Previous experience of leading a team of care staff
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team with a kind and caring nature.
• Ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Flexible approach to working hours – this is a 24/7 home to include long day shifts, night shifts and alternate weekend working – current requirement is a split between day and night hours

Our client is offering a competitive hourly rate between £12.60 and £12.92 with opportunities to progress within the business with quality induction and training on joining as well as fully funded NVQ learning available to all employees.

This really is a wonderful opportunity to join a great provider of residential and dementia care within your community, with the home having a ‘family’ feel and excellent company culture!

All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and professional referencing as is required for regulated activity.

Please note our client are unable to offer sponsorship at this time.

To take the next step in your career, apply today or give us a call on 01480 589983 to discuss further!