Senior Care Assistant

An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Senior Care Assistant to work in an excellent care home based in the Colne, Lancashire area.

You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

A beautiful, luxurious home which offers long term and respite care in warm, welcoming and luxurious surroundings

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*To be considered for this position you must hold an NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care and willing to complete Level 3

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As a Senior Care Assistant your key duties include:

• You will lead and inspire a team of committed care assistants to provide the highest quality of care to our residents enabling them to live later life well


• Supporting our residents with personal care needs and helping them to take part in a wide range of activities that support their health and wellbeing


• You will administer medication and maintain clear and accurate records

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Passionate about caring for older people


• Previous care experience


• Experience leading, coaching and motivating a team to deliver high quality care


• You will have a kind, warm and caring nature and be able to work well as part of a team but also use your own initiative


• Patience, communication and listening skills are equally important


• Maintaining accurate records, time management and prioritising tasks will also be strengths


• Ability to lead by example, form positive relationships and energise colleagues to deliver exceptional care then we'd love to hear from you

The successful Senior Care Assistant will receive an excellent salary of £13.65 per hour and the annual salary is up to £31,231.20 per annum.

This exciting position is a permanent full time role working through Night Shifts.

In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave


• Life assurance


• A discount scheme which includes savings with retail stores and online purchases


• Access to a number of nationally recognised training courses and qualifications


• Genuine career progression and development opportunities


• Employee assistance programme including free counselling and legal advice


• Access to chaplaincy and pastoral support


• Access to wellbeing resources


• Recommend a friend scheme


• Family friendly policies


• Long service awards


• Free uniform and DBS check


• Cycle2Work salary sacrifice scheme


• Healthcare scheme at competitive rates

Reference ID: 6778

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV