Senior Care Assistant

2 days ago

Harwich, Essex, United Kingdom Excelcare Holdings Full time
About the Role

As a Senior Care Assistant at Excelcare Holdings, you will be part of a compassionate and welcoming team providing physical, emotional, and social support to our residents. Your dedication, reliability, and support will make a difference every day.

Excelcare Holdings is a family-owned care home group established for over 34 years. We provide the highest standards of care to older people with a range of needs, including dementia, physical disabilities, and mental health issues. By joining us, you will become one of the 'family' and in return for your dedication and hard work, you can expect:

  • Competitive Salary: £13.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications
  • Flexible Scheduling: 24 hours a week, with 2 X 12 hour NIGHT shifts from 8pm - 8am, Monday - Sunday. You must be able to work alternate weekends.

About the Position

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will be working alongside and mentoring a team of Care Assistants to ensure that outstanding care is delivered at all times. You will be reporting to the Home Manager and working directly with the ancillary teams and other Senior Care Assistants within the home.

You will be engaging in meaningful activities with our residents, promoting independence, choice, dignity, and respect. Your involvement with creating person-centred care plans and risk assessments will be key to the successful delivery of outstanding care and regular updates and reviews will be required.

Requirements

  • Experience: Two years' experience as a Care Assistant or Senior Care Assistant with an NVQ 2/3 qualification in Health and Social Care, or three years' experience without an NVQ.
  • Background: Experience in a nursing or care home, or as a home care worker.
  • Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of regulatory frameworks, including the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
  • Dementia Care: Knowledge and practice of working with people suffering with dementia is desirable.
  • Medication Administration: Previous experience prompting/administering medication using an electronic e-MAR system would be desirable - full training and support will be provided.
  • Personal Qualities: You will be an enthusiastic, inspiring, and caring individual, passionate about what we do.

What We Offer

  • Holiday Entitlement: 28 Days holiday, including bank holidays.
  • Free Parking: Free on-site parking.
  • Enhanced Pay: Enhanced bank holiday pay.
  • Annual Review: Annual salary review.
  • Refer a Friend Scheme: Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding £500 for every person you refer.
  • DBS Certificate: DBS certificate paid by Excelcare Holdings.
  • Induction Programme: Comprehensive induction programme.
  • Funded Qualifications: Funded qualifications via the apprenticeship programme (where required).
  • Paid Uniform: Paid uniform.
  • Employee of the Month: Employee of the month - £100 for outstanding contribution.
  • Team Appreciation Week: Team appreciation week.

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