At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and mentor a team while providing compassionate care to residents.
- Company: Family-owned care home with over 34 years of experience.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible shifts, 28 days holiday, and training support.
- Other info: Join a caring family and enjoy meaningful work with excellent career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while working in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in care roles and NVQ qualifications preferred.
The predicted salary is between 13.85 - 13.85 £ per hour.
As a Senior Care Assistant at our Sweyne Court Care Home in Rayleigh, Essex, you will be part of a compassionate and welcoming team providing physical, emotional, and social support. Your dedication, reliability and support will make a difference every day. Excelcare is a family-owned Care Home group established for over 34 years. We provide the highest standards of care to older people with a range of needs including dementia, physical disabilities, and mental health issues.
By joining us you will become one of the ‘family’ and in return for your dedication and hard work you can expect:
- Salary: £13.45 - £13.85 per hour depending on experience and qualifications
- 36 /48 hours a week - 3 or 4 shifts per week
- 12 hour shifts
- Day shifts from 8am - 8pm, Monday - Sunday. You must be able to work alternate weekends
About the role:
As a Senior Care Assistant, you will be working alongside and mentoring a team of Care Assistants to ensure that outstanding care is delivered at all times. You would be reporting to the Home Manager and work directly with the ancillary teams and other Senior Care Assistants within the home. You will be engaging in meaningful activities with the people living in our care home as well as always promoting independence, choice, dignity, and respect. Your involvement with creating person-centred care plans and risk assessments will be key to the successful delivery of outstanding care and regular updates and reviews will be required.
What we are looking for from you:
- Two years’ experience as a Care Assistant or Senior Care Assistant with an NVQ 2/3 qualification in Health and Social Care OR three years’ experience without an NVQ
- Experience in a nursing or care home OR as a home care worker
- Understanding of regulatory frameworks – Care Quality Commission (CQC)
- Knowledge and practice of working with people suffering with dementia is desirable
- Previous experience prompting/administering medication using an electronic e-MAR system would be desirable – full training and support will be provided.
- You will be an enthusiastic, inspiring, and caring individual - passionate about what we do
What we offer in return for your hard work: 28 Days holiday including
Senior Care Assistant - £13.4 - £13.8 An Hour in Essex employer: Excelcare
Excelcare is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and family-oriented work culture at The Willows Care Home in Great Linford, Milton Keynes. With a commitment to clinical excellence and employee well-being, we provide extensive growth opportunities, competitive salaries, and generous benefits including 25 days of holiday, a contributory pension scheme, and team appreciation days. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents while being part of a dedicated and hardworking team.
