Senior Care Assistant

Volunteer Hartlepool; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community care provider in Greatham, Hartlepool is seeking a Care Worker. The candidate should be NVQ Level 3 qualified with experience in medication management and care for older adults. This role involves supervising staff and ensuring high standards of care. The position offers about 30 hours per week, with a wage of £14.13 per hour.

Qualifications

• At least three years’ experience working with older adults with complex needs.
• Enhanced full DBS required.
• No visa sponsorship available.

Responsibilities

• Act as a Senior in charge ensuring high standards of care.
• Administer residents’ medication according to policy.
• Be responsible for effective deployment and supervision of staff.
• Maintain a system of care planning and review for each resident.
• Ensure compliance with care practices and policies.

Skills

NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care

Medication management

CQC compliance

Compassionate care

Education

NVQ Level 3 qualification

Job description

Job summary

You’ll be NVQ Level 3 qualified with a good understanding of medication management and CQC compliance, and a commitment to providing safe, effective, person-centred care.

If you’re a compassionate care professional who leads by example and takes pride in supporting others, we’d love to hear from you.

Location: Stichell House Residential Care Home, Greatham, Hartlepool

Hours: Average of 30 hours per week on a rota basis. Mondays to Sundays (including Bank Holidays).

Responsibilities

• Act as a Senior in charge, ensuring high standards of care to residents.
• Administer residents’ medication in accordance with The Greatham Foundation medication policies and procedures; also ensure the policy for storage and administration of medication is adhered to.
• Be responsible for the effective deployment and supervision of staff within the care team, ensuring all tasks are completed during the period of duty and residents receive the required care.
• Maintain a system of care planning and review which meets the physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs of each resident and is supported by an effective recording system.
• Ensure that care practices accord with The Greatham Foundation policies, including those in the employee handbook, and report any issues to the Manager or Duty Manager.
• Observe pre‑admission assessments carried out by the Manager and/or Duty Manager to ensure the needs of prospective residents can be met.
• Be involved in the system for the protection of vulnerable adults.
• Maintain effective working relationships with officers of the local authority and visiting health professionals.
• Promote social activities within Stichell House that align with residents’ wishes and support participation.
• Ensure the provision of appropriate health care arrangements for each resident – medical, dental, chiropody, and ophthalmic care.
• Undertake on‑call duties in the absence of Duty Managers.

Qualifications and Experience

• NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care.
• At least three years’ experience working with older adults with complex needs in a similar care setting, including medication administration.
• Enhanced full DBS.
• Visa sponsorship not available; certificates of sponsorship are fully allocated.

Job location

Greatham, Hartlepool

Job type

Care Worker

Wage and Hours

£14.13 per hour

• Full Time
• 30-40 hours per week