Senior Care Assistant

Wood Care Group; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run care provider in Barnsley, England, seeks a Senior Care Assistant to support residents’ physical and psychological wellbeing. Responsibilities include personal care, medication management, and leading shifts. Candidates with or without experience are welcome; training will be provided. The role offers competitive pay rates and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Exceptional training and career development

Uniform provided

Free onsite car parking

Wellbeing support

Employee recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Level 3 in Health & Social Care or care certificate is desirable.
• Experience in a Care Home environment is advantageous but not essential.
• Confident communicator with excellent skills.

Responsibilities

• Care for residents including personal care activities.
• Conduct the medication round and lead the shift.
• Attend staff meetings and maintain personal and professional development.

Skills

Committed and organized approach

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Experience in a Care Home environment

Experience of leading a team

Flexible to work shifts

Education

Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Overview

Senior Care Assistant role focused on caring for residents’ physical, psychological and social needs. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care activities, meals, medication rounds, and leading the shift. Training is provided; applications are welcome from candidates with or without prior senior experience.

Responsibilities

• Care for residents as you would for your own family, including personal care activities (washing, personal hygiene, dressing) and assisting with meals.
• Conduct the medication round and lead the shift.
• Attend staff meetings and maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing needs of the home.
• Ensure safeguarding responsibilities are understood and followed; adhere to safeguarding and whistleblowing policies; support residents’ choice and control.
• Provide evidence of any undertaken training and comply with fire procedures and health and safety legislation.
• Complete all training as determined by the home.
• Other duties as required to support residents and the home.

Qualifications and Skills

• Level 3 in Health & Social Care, or care certificate (desirable but not essential as training is provided).
• Experience in a Care Home environment is desirable but not essential.
• Experience of leading a team.
• Committed and organized approach; confident communicator with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible to work shifts.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates
• Exceptional training and career development
• Uniform provided; free onsite car parking and access to local transport
• Employee recognition schemes, wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Program
• Discount club membership and various staff benefits
• Overtime rates and options such as Wage Stream cash-out
• Refer a friend scheme and long service awards
• Opportunities for exciting trips and activities with residents

About the Employer

Wood Care Group is a family-run business. We value our employees and strive to provide a supportive work environment and opportunities for development. You may see additional information and videos about the home on our website: www.woodcaregroup.com

Location: Barnsley, England, United Kingdom