Senior Care Assistant

Posted 4 days 8 hours ago by Hampshire County Council

£26,918 - £29,616 Annual
Permanent
Not Specified
Other
Hampshire, Winchester, United Kingdom, SO211
Job Description

Within our older adults' homes, we aim to create a warm and welcoming environment where our Senior Care Assistants can deliver the exceptional care our residents deserve. Join our supportive team and be part of something special, where your dedication and compassion can make a big difference to the lives of others.

What You'll Do:

  • Provide Effective Leadership: Motivate, train and support care staff through supervision and feedback, leading shifts, care practice monitoring and role modelling excellent standards.
  • Support Daily Living: Help with daily activities including personal care and administering medication, ensuring the comfort, wellbeing and safety of our residents.
  • Person-Centred Care: Tailor your care planning to meet the unique needs of each resident.
  • Build Relationships: Establish supportive connections with residents, their families, and colleagues.


What We're Looking For:

You may already have experience of working with older adults in a residential or nursing setting, but it's not essential - we provide all the training you need to be a great Senior Care Assistant. What's more important to us is that you have the right values, skills and motivations to provide high quality care.

  • Passion and Dedication: A genuine desire to help others and make a difference.
  • Self-Motivation: Committed to learn and continually develop yourself to deliver the best possible care to our residents.
  • Leadership Skills: Lead, motivate and support colleagues using your knowledge and expertise to role model excellent standards of care.
  • Respect, Patience and Compassion: Understand and share the feelings of others to build trust and provide emotional support. Treat residents with dignity and adapt to their individual needs.
  • Communication Skills: Clear and effective communication with residents, families, and colleagues.
  • Problem-Solving Skills: Handle unexpected situations calmly and effectively.


Why Join Us?

  • Rewarding Work: Make a real difference in the lives of our residents and know that you can help improve the quality of life of others and make a lasting impact on the lives of those you care for.
  • Supportive Environment: Work in a friendly and collaborative team who feel proud of the work they do to support people in our community.
  • Professional Growth: We invest in your future. With ongoing development opportunities, you'll have the chance to enhance your skills, gain an NVQ Level 3 qualification, and advance your career in the care sector.
  • Competitive Benefits Package: Including access to Local Government Pension Scheme.

This role involves some nights, weekend and bank holidays working, for which enhancements are paid in line with the HCC salary policy.

To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

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