Senior Day Care Assistant HCC623904

Within our older adults homes, we aim to create a warm and welcoming environment where our Senior Care Assistants can deliver the exceptional care our residents deserve. Join our supportive team and be part of something special, where your dedication and compassion can make a big difference to the lives of others.

Main duties of the job

• Effective leadership: Motivate, train and support care staff through supervision and feedback, leading shifts, care practice monitoring and role modelling
• Support daily living: Help with daily activities including personal care and administering medication, ensuring the comfort, wellbeing and safety of our residents
• Person centred care: Tailor your care planning to meet the needs of each resident
• Build relationships: Establish supportive connections with residents, families and colleagues

Qualifications and Requirements

• Qualification: Hold an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent qualification). Alternatively, you may be working towards this currently, or be willing to work towards this
• Track record: Experience of successfully working with, or supporting adults or children. This could be in environments including health, social care or teaching
• Passion and dedication: A desire to help others and make a positive and lasting difference
• Self motivation: Committed to learn and continually develop yourself to deliver the best possible care
• Leadership: Lead, motivate and support colleagues using your knowledge and expertise to role model excellent standards of care
• Respect, patience and compassion: Understand and share the feelings of others to build trust and provide emotional support. Treat residents with dignity and adapt to their individual needs
• Communication: Clear and effective communication with residents, families and colleagues
• Problem solving: Handle unexpected situations calmly and effectively

About us

• Rewarding work: Make a difference in the lives of our residents and know that you can help improve the quality of life of others and make a lasting impact on their lives
• Supportive environment: Work in a friendly and collaborative team who feel proud of the work they do to support people in our community
• Professional growth: We invest in your future. With ongoing development opportunities, you'll have the chance to enhance your skills, gain an NVQ Level 3 qualification, and advance your career
• Employee support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice
• Competitive benefits: Generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to Local Government Pension

£27,780 to £30,564 a year actual salary £18,018 - £19,823 per annum, plus enhancements

This role involves some night, weekend and bank holiday working, for which enhancements are paid in line with the HCC salary policy

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.