Senior Care Assistant Day

Claudina's Kitchen; Berkhamsted; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A care home provider in Berkhamsted is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to support the management team and assist residents with personal care. The ideal candidate will have at least an NVQ 2 and be working towards NVQ 3. This full-time role offers a competitive rate of pay and the chance to make a difference in residents' lives while leading a team effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum of NVQ 2, working towards NVQ Level 3 or above.
• Ability to lead, motivate and mentor staff.
• Effective communication with residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Manager in running the home.
• Carry out walking handovers to ensure all residents are accounted for.
• Contribute to the efficient running of the home.
• Support staff training and development.
• Provide personal care to residents respecting their dignity.
• Support use of environment per care plans.

Skills

Team leadership

Effective communication

Personal care support

Education

Minimum of NVQ 2, working towards NVQ Level 3 or above

Job description

Senior Care Assistant Day – Claudina's Kitchen

We are seeking a Senior Care Assistant to support the Home Manager, Deputy and Assistant Manager in all aspects of the home's management, while supporting residents with personal care, and ensuring the training and development of staff.

Job Details

• Rate of Pay: Weekdays £14.30 / Weekends £14.80
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Contract Hours: Full Time – 36 Hours
• Location: Berkhamsted – Ashlyns

Responsibilities

• Assist the Manager, Deputy Manager and Assistant Manager in the running of the home in an efficient and caring manner in their absence.
• Ensure a walking handover is carried out and that all residents are accounted for at the start and the end of the shift.
• Ensure that all staff contribute to the best of their ability to the efficient running of the home and the creation of the right atmosphere and leading by example.
• Support with the training and development of all staff and support the in‑house training programme so that it is implemented and monitored to a high standard.
• Support residents with all aspects of personal care whilst maintaining and promoting independence.
• Support residents to use the environment in accordance with their care plan and to understand the Mobile Care Monitoring System (MCM).
• Support and promote all aspects of personal care with dignity and respect.

Requirements

• Minimum of NVQ 2, working towards NVQ Level 3 or above.
• Ability to lead, motivate and mentor staff and to be a team player.
• Communicate and interact effectively with both residents and staff.