At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise care teams, develop care plans, and deliver training sessions.
- Company: Join a supportive team dedicated to making a difference in people's lives.
- Benefits: Earn between £10.39 to £12.85 per hour with flexible working options.
- Other info: Opportunities for professional development and career progression in health and social care.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the community while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in care and Level 2 qualifications in Health & Social Care required.
The predicted salary is between 12.85 - 12.85 £ per hour.
This is a similar role to that of a care worker but with more responsibilities. You may be supervising and supporting a team of care workers to ensure that a shift runs smoothly, and you will help to develop individual care plans for service users. You may also be tasked with writing rotas, carrying out appraisals, and delivering training sessions to the team.
Expected to earn: The average wage for this role in Devon is from £10.39 to £12.85 per hour. Depending on the role, you may be required to work or be on call during the evenings, weekends, and bank holidays. However, there are opportunities to work Monday to Friday.
Skills and values:
- Excellent communication, observational and listening skills
- Good verbal, digital, written and numeracy skills
- Lead with confidence and work under pressure
- Excellent time keeping and organisational skills
Entry requirements:
You will need to have experience of working in care plus qualifications in Health & Social Care, and at least a Level 2 qualification (GCSE or Functional Skills) in maths and English.
What roles can I do to gain experience?
- Care Assistant
- Volunteering
The care workforce pathway is a new career structure for the adult social care workforce. This role covers category C and D.
Supervisor or leader: role category C
Practice leader: role category D
You will complete an induction and may have the opportunity to complete the new Level 2 Care Certificate. Continuing professional development options include qualifications such as dementia, end‑of‑life, autism care, learning disabilities, mental health and more.
What’s next:
- Management
- Nursing Associate
- Nurse
- OT
You can explore apprenticeships to develop your knowledge and understanding at Level 2 Adult care worker, Level 3 Lead adult care worker, Level 4 Lead practitioner in adult care; these apprenticeships can take from 18 months to complete. Or further apprenticeship or degrees such as the Nursing Associate, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker which can take up to two/three years to complete.
Senior Care Assistant in Exeter employer: Proud to Care Devon
Proud to Care Devon is an exceptional employer, dedicated to enhancing the quality of care in the community while fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment. With a strong emphasis on employee growth and development, we offer comprehensive training opportunities and a commitment to maintaining high standards of care, making this role not only rewarding but also impactful for those passionate about community health. Located in Honiton, our team enjoys a vibrant local culture and the chance to make a real difference in people's lives every day.
