Senior Care Assistant
Posted 19 hours 30 minutes ago by NHS
Permanent
Full Time
Other
Staffordshire, Stoke-on-trent, United Kingdom, ST1 1
Job Description
Senior Carer (HC One) 
As a Senior Carer at HC One, kindness is central to your role across our Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist care homes. You will plan and deliver personalised care that provides residents with a sense of security, dignity and independence.
Job Responsibilities- Lead and support a team of Care Assistants, ensuring the highest standards of care.
- Plan, implement and review individualised care plans for residents.
- Assist residents with daily activities such as walking, feeding, and medication administration.
- Provide emotional and physical support to residents, ensuring compassionate care at all times.
- Maintain accurate records and communicate effectively with the Registered Nurse, Care Manager and families.
- Contribute to safeguarding processes, recognising signs of abuse or neglect and reporting concerns.
- Manage time efficiently across a 38.5 hour week, working a 3 on/3 off shift pattern.
- Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
- Hourly rate based on experience and qualifications
- Free uniform
- Nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more
- Company pension scheme
- 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Group life assurance cover
- Wagestream - flexible access to pay
- Award winning learning and development to support qualifications
- GP online service for you and dependants under 16
- Employee assistance programme - 24/7 support for physical, mental and financial matters
- Recognition schemes - Kindness in Care and Long Service awards
- Referral reward - up to £1000 per referral, subject to role
- S/NVQ or Diploma Level 3 in Health & Social Care (preferred)
- Experience in a senior care role or similar (required)
- Knowledge of person centred care planning and dementia care (required)
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.