Senior Care Assistant

Adult Social Care; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization in Chippenham seeks a Senior Care Assistant to deliver personalized care to residents in a newly refurbished home. This permanent role involves providing exceptional personal care, supervising a team, and maintaining individual care plans. Candidates must have NVQ 2 in Health and Social Care and at least 2 years of relevant UK Care Home experience. Competitive hourly rate of £16.39 with fixed day shifts and excellent public transport links.

Benefits

Excellent public transport links

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years relevant UK Care Home experience is required.
• Must have NVQ 2 in Health and Social Care as a minimum.
• Supervisory and leadership skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide the highest level of personal care to residents.
• Act as a key worker for a named group of residents.
• Participate in formulation and maintenance of individual care plans.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Personal care skills

Communication skills

Education

NVQ 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Senior Care Assistant (Care Home)

DAYS – 39 hours a week (3 1/2 x 8am‑8pm, inc alternative weekends). £16.39/hr. Permanent contract.

Chippenham SN15 5LJ. RATED GOOD BY THE CQC. PLEASE NOTE SPONSORSHIP FOR OVERSEAS CANDIDATES IS NOT AVAILABLE, ALSO NEITHER IS SWITCHING VISAS SORRY. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY.

The home has recently undergone a major refurbishment. You will be joining a fantastic group of care homes, rated at Good overall by the CQC, whose person‑centred approach to care relies on the dedication and passion of our employees, who we expect to go the extra mile to improve the home experience and generate a relaxed and informal community within our homes.

The care home is a beautiful 60‑bed, modern home. You will be tasked with assisting with the resident’s care plan, supervising the caring team, delivering the highest standards of personalised care to residents. Ensure that at all time residents are treated with respect and dignity, and that individuals’ rights to privacy, dignity, independence and choice are met.

Details

• 39 Hours on DAYS, Fixed shifts 3 1/2 x 8am‑8pm (inc alternative weekends, breaks unpaid)
• £16.39 per hour – Permanent Contract
• Excellent public transport links

Key Responsibilities

• To provide the highest level of personal care and attention to residents, following individual care plans carefully and ensuring that all contact is polite, friendly, warm and supportive.
• To act as a key worker for a named group of residents, ensuring that these responsibilities are carried out in full (as defined in the training manual).
• To participate in the formulation and maintenance of individual care plans for each resident and administer medication to residents as prescribed, accurately maintaining appropriate records for both.

Person specification

• NVQ 2 in Health and Social Care as a minimum (essential, must be a UK qualification)
• Supervisory/leadership skills
• Minimum of 2 years relevant UK Care Home experience is required