Care and Support Professional

4 weeks ago


Colchester, 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.

We are a family-owned Care Home group established for over 34 years, providing 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: £12.60 - £13.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications
  • Flexible Working Hours: 24 or 36 hours a week, with DAY shifts from 8am - 8pm, Monday - Sunday

About the Team:

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

Your Responsibilities:

  • Engage in meaningful activities with our residents, promoting independence, choice, dignity, and respect
  • Create person-centred care plans and risk assessments, working closely with the Home Manager and other Senior Care Assistants
  • Contribute to the successful delivery of outstanding care, with regular updates and reviews

What We Are Looking For:

We are looking for an enthusiastic, inspiring, and caring individual who is passionate about providing high-quality care to our residents. You will need:

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 NVQExperience in a nursing or care home, or as a home care workerUnderstanding of regulatory frameworks, including the Care Quality Commission (CQC)Knowledge and practice of working with people suffering from dementia, desirablePrevious experience prompting/administering medication using an electronic e-MAR system, desirable

What We Offer:

We offer a range of benefits, including:

Free on-site parkingEnhanced bank holiday payAnnual salary reviewRefer a Friend Scheme, rewarding £500 for every person you referDBS certificate paid by Excelcare HoldingsComprehensive induction programmeFunded qualifications via the apprenticeship programme, where requiredPaid uniformEmployee of the Month, £100 for outstanding contributionTeam appreciation week

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