Senior Care Assistant (Days): Lead, Mentor & Train

Hertfordshireonline; St Albans; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential care provider in St Albans is looking for a Senior Care Assistant (Days) to support management in providing exceptional care. The role involves assisting staff, ensuring resident wellbeing, and promoting independence in personal care. Candidates should have NVQ Level 2 with a desire to progress to Level 3. Competitive pay and support are offered within a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Hourly rate enhancement for contracted hours

Free uniform

Wellbeing Support Line

Flexible working environment

Long Service Awards

Training and Leadership Pathway Programme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in running the home efficiently and caring manner in absence of managers.
• Ensure all residents are accounted for during handover.
• Support staff training and development, implementing in-house programs.
• Assist residents with personal care while promoting independence.

Skills

Team leadership

Effective communication

Personal care support

Education

NVQ Level 2, working towards Level 3

Job description

A residential care provider in St Albans is looking for a Senior Care Assistant (Days) to support management in providing exceptional care. The role involves assisting staff, ensuring resident wellbeing, and promoting independence in personal care. Candidates should have NVQ Level 2 with a desire to progress to Level 3. Competitive pay and support are offered within a flexible working environment.