A Senior Care Assistant post with HC-One, a care provider running dementia, nursing, residential and specialist homes. The role centres on planning personalised care for residents, leading a team of care assistants and giving medication alongside the Registered Nurse and Care Manager. What sets it apart is the emphasis on kindness, dignity and relationships with residents and their families, with a strong team focus. A dementia care background and good record keeping are central to fit.
What the job involves
- Plan and deliver personalised care that supports residents' security, dignity and independence
- Lead a team of care assistants and maintain high standards of care
- Administer medication, assisting the Registered Nurse and Care Manager
- Support residents with daily tasks, including mobility, mealtimes and end-of-life care
- Provide physical and mental stimulation through social and recreational activities
- Build relationships with residents and their families, including by phone
- Maintain accurate care records
- Build strong working relationships with the wider team
- Recognise and report possible abuse, harm or neglect
What's required
Qualifications
- S/NVQ or Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care
Skills & knowledge
- Positive energy and a natural ability to get on with people
- Good record keeping
- Effective time management
- Considerate and kind communication with residents and colleagues
- Ability to recognise signs of abuse, harm or neglect and elevate concerns
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS or PVG check
Nice to have
- Level 2 Diploma S/NVQ in Adult Social Care
- Willingness to work towards a Level 3 qualification in Adult Social Care or equivalent
- Background in person-centred care planning
- Knowledge of caring for people with dementia
What's offered
- 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Free uniform
- Nutritious meal on shifts of eight hours or more
- Group life assurance
- Wagestream access to pay as needed
- Learning and development and support to achieve qualifications
- Free confidential Employee Assistance Programme for colleagues and family
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
