At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide high-quality care and support to residents, ensuring their dignity and independence.
- Company: Join SJK Healthcare, a compassionate team dedicated to making a difference.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, company pension, free parking, and unlimited counselling sessions.
- Other info: Ongoing training and opportunities for career progression in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in people's lives while developing your career in healthcare.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care and experience in a care setting preferred.
The predicted salary is between 22050 - 26950 £ per year.
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- Senior Care Assistant role at
SJK Healthcare Limited .
SJK Healthcare is recruiting for the Senior Care Assistant in the Lancashire area. This permanent role requires 36-48 hours per week, with days and nights available.
Responsibilities
- Provide and promote high-quality, person-centred care and support to residents, ensuring dignity, choice, and independence are maintained at all times.
- Assist with safely and accurately administration of medications in line with policies, CQC regulations, and legislation.
- Assist in the creation, implementation, and review of individualised care plans in collaboration with residents, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Monitor residents’ physical, emotional, and social wellbeing, escalating concerns appropriately to senior management or healthcare professionals.
- Communicate effectively with residents, families, and colleagues to ensure continuity of care.
- Supervise, lead, mentor, and support a team of care assistants on shift, ensuring best practice and compliance with care standards.
- Support new staff with induction, training, and ongoing development to build a skilled care team.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation, including care records and medication logs.
- Promote and uphold safeguarding, infection control, health & safety, and confidentiality practices.
- Collaborate with nurses, doctors, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver holistic, safe, and compassionate care within regulatory frameworks (CQC, GDPR, Health & Safety at Work Act).
- Complete and review risk assessments and care plans.
- Act as the first point of contact for residents and their families, providing reassurance, guidance, and effective communication.
- Monitor residents’ wellbeing and respond to changes in their needs.
Benefits
- Company pension
- Free parking and on-site parking
- Next day GP appointments
- Free legal consultation either personal or professional
- Unlimited counselling sessions (1‑to‑1)
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Supportive management and team culture
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Opportunities for career progression
- A rewarding role making a real difference in people’s lives.
Requirements
- NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
- Proven experience in a care setting, ideally in a senior or supervisory role.
- Previous experience in a healthcare or care home setting is preferred but not essential.
- Strong communication skills to interact effectively with residents and staff.
- Ability to work as part of a team while also being self‑motivated.
- Basic IT skills for documentation purposes.
- A compassionate nature with a genuine desire to help others.
- Caring, patient, and empathetic nature.
- Medication administration training and experience.
- Ability to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends.
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Senior Care Assistants in Standish employer: SJK Healthcare Limited
As a leading healthcare service provider in Standish, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises the well-being of both our residents and staff. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through ongoing training and career progression opportunities, alongside a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that ensures our team feels valued and motivated in their roles.
We think you need these skills to ace Senior Care Assistants in Standish
Person-Centred Care
Medication Administration
Care Plan Development
Monitoring Wellbeing
Effective Communication
Team Leadership
Mentoring and Training
