Job Role: Senior Care Assistant
Location: Welwyn Garden City
Salary: Up to £30k per annum dependent on contractual hours
Hours: Part-Time and Full-Time contracts available, long days and or night shifts…
Bloom are delighted to be working in partnership with a growing provider of Adult Care Services and currently have permanent opportunities available for experienced Senior Care Assistants to join a fantastic team at a new luxury facility based in Welwyn Garden City.
As Senior Care Assistant with our client, you will be supporting groups of vulnerable adults living in residential accommodation with elderly care needs, dementia care needs or nursing 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
Our client is offering a whole range of benefits, including:
- Blue Light Card for shopping discounts in a variety of high street and online stores
- Excellent training and induction programmes
- Funded NVQ qualification opportunities to progress your career
- Hot meals and drinks provided whilst on shift for free
- Access to staff wellbeing programmes
This really is a wonderful opportunity to join a vibrant and buzzing new home in the Welwyn community with flexible contracts available for candidates seeking part-time or full-time roles…
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!
