At a Glance
- Tasks: Guide and support your team in delivering high-quality care to residents.
- Company: Ivy Gate Lodge Care Home, a modern and supportive care provider.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, paid DBS, pension, uniform, and generous annual leave.
- Other info: Join a family-owned company with strong values and excellent growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in residents' lives while developing your career in care.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care; Level 3 preferred.
The predicted salary is between 13.71 - 13.71 £ per hour.
Care and Support - Ivy Gate Lodge Care Home
Contract: Full Time
Shift Type: Days & Nights Available
Contracted hours: 36 & Bank
Ivy Gate Lodge Care Home is a modern, purpose built 68 bed care home in Southport, Merseyside, delivering high quality residential, nursing, dementia and respite care within a warm, supportive and person centred environment.
Senior Care Assistant Contract: £13.71 per hour
Contracted to 36 hours per week
Paid DBS, pension, uniform provided
5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)
Role Overview
As Senior Care Assistant, you will guide and support your team in delivering safe, high quality, person centred care that makes a real difference every day to our residents. You will take responsibility for the smooth running of your shift, ensuring care is well organised, consistent and delivered to a high standard. Alongside providing hands on care, you will oversee medication, monitor residents’ wellbeing and respond to any changes, ensuring care remains safe and appropriate. You will maintain accurate care records and work closely with colleagues, families and healthcare professionals to ensure clear communication and continuity of care. The successful candidate will be required to work alternate weekends.
We Are Looking For
- NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (minimum), with Level 3 desirable or willingness to work towards
- Medication administration training with competency is essential
- Experience supporting or leading a care team is beneficial
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- A caring, compassionate and professional approach
About us
Ivy Gate Lodge Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive. Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.
Senior Care Assistant employer: Ivy Gate Lodge Care Home
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