At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a compassionate team providing personal care and support to our retirement community residents.
- Company: Join a celebrated not-for-profit organisation focused on community and individual growth.
- Benefits: Earn £14.77 per hour, enjoy 33 days annual leave, and access training for personal development.
- Other info: Temporary position for up to 10 months with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while growing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in care roles, team supervision, and a personalised approach to support are essential.
Temporary position for up to 10 months.
Make a difference where it matters most. We’re proud to be recognised as the 2025 Housing with Care Employer of the Year and we’re excited to welcome a new Temporary Female Senior Care and Support Assistant to our vibrant Retirement Community at Rosary Priory, 93 Elstree Road, Bushey, WD23 4EE, on a temporary basis.
You’ll be part of a compassionate, community-focused team supporting our retirement community residents, that puts people first – every single day. #BeYourBest is more than a hashtag – it’s our commitment to helping our people grow, thrive, and feel valued. We’ll support you with the tools, training, and encouragement to reach your full potential, while celebrating your individuality and the difference you make every day.
As a not-for-profit organisation, we reinvest in our people and our services, celebrating individuality and helping you thrive both personally and professionally.
Your role:
- Leading a team of Care and Support Assistants
- Working closely with staff to provide personal care and support to our customers
- Safe handling of medication
- Building and maintaining relationships with internal and external customers
- Promoting safe practices and undertaking risk assessments as appropriate
- Managing and implementing safeguarding principles to ensure the safety of our customers
Your skills:
- Recent experience of working in a similar role is essential
- Previous experience supervising a team
- Personalised approach to care and support, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to form positive relationships with people from varied backgrounds
- Enthusiastic and flexible with a strong “can-do” attitude
- Strong organisational skills as well as functional literacy and numeracy
- NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care, or willing to work towards
- Understanding of relevant legislation and best practice
Due to the sensitive needs of our customers, we can only consider female applicants. Gender is considered a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.
Your rewards:
You deserve more than the basics. That’s why, alongside 33 days’ annual leave pro rata (rising to 38, including...
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