Senior Care Assistant

4 days ago

Leicester, United Kingdom A L A Care Ltd Full time

**POST/TITLE: SENIOR CARE ASSISTANT**

**Hours of Duty**:Variable by mutual agreement. It will be necessary to carry out some of the duties in evenings and weekends and it will include some sleep‑in duties on call.

**MAIN PURPOSES OF POST**
- A Senior Care Assistant will be responsible to the Officer‑in‑Charge and under his/her supervision will be expected to assist in all aspects of the work to ensure the smooth running of the Home.
- A Senior Care Assistant will be expected to substitute for the Officer‑in‑Charge (or

senior person if applicable) on all occasions when he/she is absent.

**REPORTS TO: Officer‑in‑Charge**

**RESPONSIBLE FOR: Care Assistants, Domestic and Ancillary Staff**.

**MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- The Post‑holder must at all times carry out their duties and responsibilities with due

regard to the Client and Proprietor's wishes.

**STAFF MANAGEMENT**
- To be responsible for giving professional supervision to all staff in the home.
- To ensure that all Staff receive adequate induction and are aware of their duties.
- To ensure that regular Staff meetings are held.
- To give advice, assistance, guidance and support to Staff as appropriate.
- To be responsible for adequate Staff cover at all times Within the Home.
- To ensure that all Staff have access to appropriate training courses.
- To be fully involved with the Officer‑in‑Charge (or senior person), in the assessment of new Staff.
- To ensure that all staff are aware of fire, health and safety procedures.
- To assist with the organising of daily work.
- To ensure all work is completed before end of shift.
- To hand‑over to next shift and inform of any problems.

**CLIENTS**
- To ensure that all Clients are involved in decision making and running of the Home.
- To assist with regular review of Clients.
- To assist with admission and discharge procedures for all Clients.
- To ensure that accurate and regular records are kept on all Clients and that access to these are available to Clients, Staff and Proprietor.
- To assist the Officer‑in‑Charge, with the assessment of new Clients.
- To ensure Clients are comfortable at all times.
- Show Clients around the Home in the absence of senior person.

**DUTIES**
- To assist with the management and administration of the Home.
- To liase with the Officer‑in‑Charge (or senior person) in the effective use of clerical/administrative support.
- To attend and participate in monthly management meetings with the Proprietor.
- To assist With Resident meetings.
- To administer drugs.
- Refer any complaints that cannot be dealt with, to the Management.
- To inform Management of matters of dispute or discipline.
- To delegate work as appropriate.

**OTHERS**
- To work on shift including sleep‑in and on‑call as necessary.
- To be responsible for fabric, equipment and security of Home.
- To ensure the safe administration of medication according to the local Council's policy ensuring that appropriate records are kept.
- To act as Health and Safety at Work Representative.

**Salary**: £11.40 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free parking

**Experience**:

- providing care: 1 year (preferred)
- supervisory: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)
- NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Leicester (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Leicester: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

  • Senior Care Assistant

    3 weeks ago

    Leicester, United Kingdom Kingsfield Court Care Home Full time

    **Kingsfield Court has an outstanding opportunity for an already experienced Senior Care Assistant or for a Care Assistant with a strong background in care looking for that next step up** If you are an enthusiastic, attentive individual, looking for a role that enables and encourages real progression and development, look no further! The exceptional team...

  • Senior Care Assistant

    3 weeks ago

    Leicester, United Kingdom Kingsfield Court Care Home Full time

    **Kingsfield Court has an outstanding opportunity for an already experienced Senior Care Assistant or for a Care Assistant with a strong background in care looking for that next step up** If you are an enthusiastic, attentive individual, looking for a role that enables and encourages real progression and development, look no further! The exceptional team...

  • Senior Care Assistant

    4 days ago

    Leicester, United Kingdom Kibworth court care home Full time

    Kibworth Court Residential care home is looking for a very Dynamic set of Senior Healthcare Assistants to take lead on the floor. Our home has 45 Residents and is a vibrant and caring environment. We need a couple of Staff to add to our already amazing team! Your Duties will include.''' - Assist healthcare professionals in providing direct patient care -...

  • Senior Care Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Leicester, United Kingdom Bupa Care Homes Full time

    Requisition Title : Senior Care Assistant Job Number: AYL005K Aylesham Court 195 Hinckley Road Leicester Leicestershire LE3 3PH Location Status On site Salary Amount £10.50 - £11.97 - 33 hour contract - Day shifts - 8am-8pm - Alternate weekends required**Special Care Takes Special People** - As a Senior Care Assistant, we understand how crucial your...

  • Senior Care Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Leicester, United Kingdom Goodwood Orchard Care Home Full time

    **Responsibilities**: **Care Provision** - To provide personal care and support to residents with a wide range of needs, in a person-centred approach and in the least intrusive way. - To know and understand the care needs of each individual resident. - To participate in the homes key worker system, delivering person centred care, and providing input into the...

  • Senior Care Assistant

    4 weeks ago

    Leicester, United Kingdom Goodwood Orchard Care Home Full time

    Job Summary: **Responsibilities**: - Assist seniors with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming - Develop and implement individualized care plans for residents - Supervise and support junior care staff in providing quality care - Communicate effectively with residents, families, and healthcare professionals - Drive resident outings...

  • Senior Care Assistant

    1 week ago

    Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom Bupa Care Homes Full time

    Requisition Title : Senior Care AssistantJob Number: AYL005KAylesham Court 195 Hinckley Road Leicester Leicestershire LE3 3PHLocation Status On siteSalary Amount £ £11.9 33 hour contract Day shifts 8am8pm Alternate weekends requiredSpecial Care Takes Special People As a Senior Care Assistant, we understand how crucial your role is to our home. Not only...

  • Senior Care Assistant

    3 days ago

    Leicester, United Kingdom MyMil Ltd - Scraptoft Court Care Home Full time

    **We have an opportunity**for an **experienced carer **to lead a shift and team in looking our residents as a **'Senior Care Assistant'.** You will be required to administrate medication and have a good understanding in care and shift running. You will work alongside the management team and must be able demonstrate a good understanding and practice of shift...

  • Senior Care Assistant

    1 week ago

    Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom Goodwood Orchard Care Home Full time

    Job Summary:Responsibilities: Assist seniors with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming Develop and implement individualized care plans for residents Supervise and support junior care staff in providing quality care Communicate effectively with residents, families, and healthcare professionals Drive resident outings and appointments...

  • Senior Care Assistant

    4 weeks ago

    Leicester, United Kingdom South Lodge Care Home Full time

    Your career progression as a **Senior Care Assistant** could be right around the corner at **South Lodge Care Home **in **Leicester**. The home is looking for an experienced team member like you to deliver high quality care to our residents and bring a smile to their faces every day.** **This is your opportunity to shine and really make a difference to the...

  • Senior Care Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Leicester, United Kingdom South Lodge Care Home Full time

    Your career progression as a **Senior Care Assistant** could be right around the corner at **South Lodge Care Home **in **Leicester**. The home is looking for an experienced team member like you to deliver high quality care to our residents and bring a smile to their faces every day.** **This is your opportunity to shine and really make a difference to the...

  • Senior Care Assistant

    1 week ago

    Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom Leicestershire County Care Ltd Full time

    Leicestershire County Care Ltd has been successfully running Residential Care Homes within the Midlands area for over 9 years. The foundation of this company is built on providing a safe and homely atmosphere where residents have the ability to live their lives in a nourishing and supportive environment which promotes their independence.If you are an...

  • Senior Care Assistant

    1 week ago

    Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom MyMil Ltd - Scraptoft Court Care Home Full time

    We have an opportunityfor an experienced carer to lead a shift and team in looking our residents as a 'Senior Care Assistant'.You will be required to administrate medication and have a good understanding in care and shift running. You will work alongside the management team and must be able demonstrate a good understanding and practice of shift running and...

  • Senior Care Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Leicester, United Kingdom Lady Jane Court Care Home Full time

    Your career progression as a **Senior Care Assistant **could be right around the corner at **Lady Jane Court Care Home **in **Leicester**. The home is looking for an experienced team member like you to deliver high quality care to our residents and bring a smile to their faces every day.** **This is your opportunity to shine and really make a difference to...

  • Senior Care Assistant On Days

    2 weeks ago

    Leicester, United Kingdom Ideal Care Homes Full time

    **Senior Care Assistant **-** Bradley Hall - 120 Beaumont Leys Lane, Leicester, LE4 2BD** **£11.91 per hour + paid breaks - 42 hours per week.** **NVQ level 2 in Health & Social Care is essential for this role, and must be willing to complete Level 3** **At least 6 months experience of being a Senior / Team Leader in a Residential Care Home Setting is...

  • Night Senior Care Assistant

    1 week ago

    Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom Leicestershire County Care Ltd Full time

    Leicestershire County Care Ltd has been successfully running Residential Care Homes within the Midlands area for over 10 years. The foundation of this company is built on providing a safe and homely atmosphere where residents have the ability to live their lives for vacancies within Harvey House, Care Home, for night shifts.Main responsibilities involve...

  • Health Care Assistant

    3 weeks ago

    Leicester, United Kingdom H13-Healthcare Assistant (HCA, Support Worker) Full time

    We specialise in recruiting for agency healthcare jobs. We have some fantastic opportunities available for HCA's to start immediately. Required Skills and Experience; - Health Care Assistant - Must have a minimum of 6 months care work - Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Our Healthcare Assistants are valued members of staff for us and...

  • 02health Care Assistant

    3 weeks ago

    Leicester, United Kingdom H11-Healthcare Assistant (HCA, Support Worker) Full time

    We specialise in recruiting for agency healthcare jobs. We have some fantastic opportunities available for HCA's to start immediately. Required Skills and Experience; - Health Care Assistant - Must have a minimum of 6 months care work - Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Our Healthcare Assistants are valued members of staff for us and...

  • Senior Care Assistant On Nights

    3 weeks ago

    Leicester, United Kingdom Ideal Care Homes Full time

    Senior Care Assistant**: - **Mountview, 1093, Loughborough Road, Rothley LE7 7NL.** **£13.45 per hour + paid breaks - 42 hours per week** **NVQ level 2 in Health & Social Care is essential for this role, and must be willing to complete Level 3** **At least 6 months experience of being a Senior / Team Leader in a Residential Care Home Setting is...

  • Senior Care Assistant On Nights

    1 week ago

    Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom Ideal Care Homes Full time

    Senior Care Assistant**:- Mountview, 1093, Loughborough Road, Rothley LE7 7NL.£12.35 per hour + paid breaks - 42 hours per weekNVQ level 2 in Health & Social Care is essential for this role, and must be willing to complete Level 3At least 6 months experience of being a Senior / Team Leader in a Residential Care Home Setting is essential. Fasttrack your care...