Senior Care Assistant

**Senior Carer**

**New Springfield Care Home**

Hours: 33 per week

Working pattern: Nights

Salary - £13.00 per hour

**About Us**

We are a family-owned care home group with a purpose of caring for people in a way that contributes to a meaningful life. Through compassionate, person-centred care, our homes are vibrant communities where our residents live and thrive. We pride ourselves on our commitment to dignity, respect and individuality, creating communities where everyone is encouraged to aspire and achieve.

New Springfield is a 55-bedroom care home offering residential, dementia, nursing, respite and day care in the heart of the Blackburn community. Located on Preston New Road, our home offers easy access by public transport or car.

We offer regular live entertainment and performances alongside a varied and vibrant lifestyle and wellbeing programme. Recent events include a trip to Corporation Park, a visit to the local theatre and we host a weekly choir and art club We welcome our local nursery for visits and organise community events in the home. Our minibus is available for a weekly outing and visits.

If you are passionate about providing quality care and want to be part of a team who value and celebrate each other’s expertise, we would love to hear from you.

**The role**

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Carer to join our wonderful team. You will play a vital role in delivering our quality, person-centred care and be responsible for overseeing the care team, ensuring that all residents receive the highest standard of care in our shared home. If you share our passion for values-drive, person-centred care and want to be part of a supportive team, we would love to hear from you.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Lead and support the care team in providing compassionate, individualised care to our residents.
- Develop and implement personalised care plans, tailored to the unique needs of each resident.
- Foster a positive and inclusive atmosphere, encouraging residents to engage in social activities and form meaningful connections.
- Assist with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, mobility and assisting at mealtimes.
- Administer medications and monitor the health and well-being of our residents, recording events in digital care plans.
- Communicate effectively with residents, families and healthcare professionals.
- Uphold our commitment to dignity, respect and privacy for all our residents.
- Participate in continuous professional development and training.

**Qualifications and Skills**

We celebrate our diverse and vibrant workforce, treating each team member as an individual. To succeed in the role, you will be a person who demonstrates:

- Previous experience in a senior care role, preferably within a residential or nursing home setting.
- A compassionate and empathetic nature with a genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of our residents.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Compliance with regulatory requirements for quality and safety and meet CQC standards.
- Excellent knowledge and experience of the assessment, admission and discharge process, including care planning using digital platforms.
- Being an inspiring role model and be able to motivate, educate and teach fellow team members.
- Being able to treat everyone we support with dignity and respect.
- A commitment to continuous improvement and delivering high standards of care.
- NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care, equivalent qualification or willing to work towards this.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a dedicated team.
- A commitment to maintaining high standards of care and professionalism.
- A current clear DBS and a willingness to undertake a new one for this role.

**Why choose us?**
- We offer a supportive and friendly values-driven working environment where you are respected, and your voice is heard.
- We promote continuous professional development and training opportunities to help you grow in your career, including values training workshops run by our trusted team, including our Owner Fie Mogelberg.
- A competitive salary and free parking.
- A company pension (after qualifying period).
- Team building events.
- Going the extra mile award - our monthly recognition and reward scheme.
- Opportunities for funded NVQ’s and qualifications.
- Wellbeing support and guidance in-house from trained mental health first aiders.
- Team members love working here.
- Team member referral programme.
- The chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents.

Each Other Care is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.

Pay: £13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 33 per week

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- Night shift

**Experience**:

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

Licence/Certification:

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