Senior Care Assistant

Welfordhc; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A quality care provider in Bristol is seeking a Senior Care Assistant committed to improving the lives of residents. In this role, you will promote their well-being through various activities and assist in personal care. We offer ongoing training and support, along with benefits like free uniforms and on-site parking. If you're a team player with a compassionate nature, this is an excellent opportunity to further your career in social care.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development

Free DBS

Free Uniform

Enhanced overtime pay

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Working in a team to provide compassionate care to residents.
• Engaging residents in social and recreational activities.
• Ensuring dignity and respect for all residents.

Responsibilities

• Promote the physical and emotional well-being of residents.
• Assist residents with personal care activities.
• Maintain accurate records and undergo training.

Skills

Caring and compassionate nature

Desire to make a positive contribution

Good written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Ability to use IT systems

Job description

At the Westbury Care Home we are looking for a hardworking team player who is passionate about developing a career in the social care industry as a Senior Care Assistant. You will be motivated and compassionate, with a genuine interest in benefitting the lives of those within our care.

Responsibilities of the Senior Care Assistant

As a Senior Care Assistant you will be key to promoting the physical and emotional well‑being of our residents in all aspects of their lives. As a valued member of our team, you will be involved in:

• Providing physical and mental stimulation for residents by taking part in social and recreational activities, on a one‑to‑one and group basis
• Assisting residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene and dressing
• Assisting with mealtimes
• Ensuring residents' independence, dignity and respect, by delivering the very best person‑centred care
• Helping to maintain accurate records
• Undertaking regular ongoing training
• Developing relationships with our residents and their families in order to gain a better understanding of how to provide the best possible care

Skills and Experience of the Senior Care Assistant

• Caring, and compassionate nature
• The desire to make a positive contribution to the lives of others
• Good written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to use IT systems

Benefits of the Senior Care Assistant

• Ongoing training and development
• Free DBS
• Free Uniform
• Enhanced overtime pay
• Uniform
• Free on‑site parking

About Us

Welford Healthcare was founded in 2017 with the goal of building a boutique collection of quality care homes across the UK. Our strategy is to grow our business by acquiring mature care homes with quality foundations and strong potential for improvement and by investing in our people and our properties to ensure our homes are always inviting and homely. Whilst we are a growing business, we never lose sight of our primary and enduring purpose which is to provide good quality care for vulnerable adults. As we acquire new homes, we leverage our resources and expertise to ensure that the homes we run always have our residents’ wellbeing at their hearts.

Our senior leadership team has extensive experience of operating, opening and acquiring quality care homes with proven track records in regulatory compliance and running commercially successful businesses where meeting the needs and ensuring the happiness of our residents and our teams are the cornerstones of our approach.

Senior Care Assistant

Location

Westbury on Trym, Bristol, United Kingdom