Senior Care Assistant

Advinia Group; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to lead Care Teams in delivering high-quality resident care. The role involves administering medication, developing care plans, and mentoring team members. Applicants should have NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care and excellent people skills. A supportive, adaptable nature is essential. The position offers a fantastic working environment with ongoing training opportunities and flexible pay.

Benefits

Free DBS/PVG check

Professional training and ongoing career progression

Flexible pay

Free uniform

Qualifications

• Experience within a similar role is preferred.
• Genuine caring nature and a passion for making lives brighter.
• Ability to build strong working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Administer medication and provide high quality Resident Care.
• Supervise the team and develop care plans.
• Coach and mentor team members while identifying training needs.

Skills

Excellent people skills

Strong team player

Adaptability

Education

NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent

Job description

About Us

Advinia has been providing high quality, person-centred care, specialised for older people and focusing on resident wellbeing for over 25 years. We operate 36 Care Homes across the UK and each is led by a team of experienced and dedicated care professionals who are committed to always prioritising the individual needs of Residents.

Our Mission

Our B Happie theme guides everything we do, aiming to create an environment where residents and staff feel valued, respected and happy. We promote three key pillars which keep our residents feeling connected, relaxed and safe. For staff, we help to make them feel fulfilled, recognised and have purpose.

Your New Role

Our talented Senior Care Assistants lead our Care Teams to provide the highest standard of care, compassion and resident dignity. Working closely with the Nurses or Deputy Manager, you will be tasked with:

• Administering medication
• Providing hands on, high quality Resident Care
• Team supervision
• Developing, implementing and updating care plans
• Adhering to CQC guidelines
• Coaching and mentoring your team whilst identifying training needs

Day shift is: 08:00 – 20:00

In Return we can offer

• Free DBS/PVG check
• Professional training and ongoing career progression
• Flexible pay
• A fantastic working environment
• Free uniform
• Ongoing training and career progression opportunities

A few things we are looking for

• Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent and experience within a similar role.
• Excellent people skills, supportive and great at communicating; able to build strong working relationships.
• Genuine caring nature with a passion for making people’s lives brighter each day.
• Strong team player who works well in a collaborative environment.
• Adaptable and able to organise and prioritise varying commitments throughout each day.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

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