Senior Care Assistant

1 day ago


Plymouth, United Kingdom Nazareth Care Full time

**About The Role**:
We have opportunities at our care home for Senior Care Assistant roles. The main responsibility of the job is to deliver a high standard of care to our residents.
- This role is full time and is 33 hours per week.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- To actively participate and supervise in the delivery of care to the residents
- Support and work closely with families and friends offering them professional and emotional support, sensitive to individual need
- To administer prescribed medication to residents following the home’s policy and procedure
- To lead, motivate and support care staff
- To be responsible with the team for the preparation, implementation, review and update of all residents care plans in line with their personal wishes and preferences
- To establish affective liaison with other healthcare professionals e.g. GPs, District Nurses, Physiotherapy, Hospitals, etc.

**About You**:
You will be responsible in leading the care team ensuring that a safe, effective, and efficient care service is maintained which meets the needs of our residents. You will ensure that clear and accurate records and communication systems relating to clinical and care delivery are maintained and effectively used. As a Senior Care Assistant, you will act as a role model for good clinical and care governance practice.

We are looking for someone who can work as part of a team and can effectively supervise individuals and a team. The role will suit someone who is caring, friendly, empathetic and has a good understanding of the needs of our residents.

You will ideally hold a S/NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care (Adults) and have experience at that level or be willing to undertake the Level 3 qualification.

**Working for Us**:
We’ll provide full training, so it’s a great opportunity to learn something new. In return, you will enjoy access to a huge variety of benefits and services to support your well-being and throughout your career we will invest in you and you will enjoy additional support and benefits including:

- We will pay for your DBS or PVG disclosure certificate
- Enhanced Overtime Rates
- Induction and commitment to ongoing learning and development
- Wellbeing - free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives Colleagues and their family access to 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental and financial issues.
- Access to Blue Light Card - discount service providing members with thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street
- Aged 18-22 - we pay at least National Living Wage rate
- Pension contributions
- Paid holidays
- Free onsite parking


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