Nurse Seekers Ltd

£26,000 to £32,000 a year

On-sitePermanentFull time

Lead with compassion. Inspire your team. Make every day count. Nurse Seekers are proud to be recruiting for an experienced Senior Care Assistant on behalf of a highly regarded residential care provider. This is a fantastic opportunity for a caring, dependable and confident Senior Care Assistant looking to join a supportive home where dedication and commitment are genuinely recognised. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional person-centred care while leading by example, we'd love to hear from you. The Role As a Senior Care Assistant, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day running of the home, leading shifts, supporting your colleagues and ensuring residents receive the highest standards of care at all times. This role is ideal for someone who is confident taking responsibility, has strong medication administration experience and prides themselves on being reliable, committed and compassionate. What You'll Be Doing Leading the Team • Lead shifts, ensuring exceptional standards of care are maintained throughout. • Support, mentor and motivate Care Assistants during each shift. • Allocate workloads and ensure care is delivered safely and efficiently. • Work closely with management to ensure the smooth running of the home. • Lead by example, promoting professionalism, teamwork and high standards. Providing Outstanding Care • Deliver high-quality personal care tailored to each resident's individual needs. • Support residents with mobility, nutrition, hydration and daily living activities. • Promote dignity, independence and choice in everything you do. • Monitor residents' physical and emotional wellbeing, escalating concerns appropriately. Medication & Clinical Responsibilities • Safely administer medication with confidence and accuracy. • Maintain accurate medication records in line with best practice. • Monitor residents' health and wellbeing, reporting any changes promptly. • Assist with appointments and liaise with healthcare professionals when required. Documentation & Safeguarding • Maintain accurate care records and daily documentation. • Assist with reviewing and updating care plans. • Build positive relationships with residents, relatives and healthcare professionals. • Uphold safeguarding principles, CQC standards and health & safety procedures at all times. About You We're looking for someone who not only has the experience but also shares the home's values. You'll ideally have: • NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or working towards it). • A minimum of 5 years' experience within a residential care environment. • Previous experience leading or mentoring a care team. • Strong medication administration experience (essential). • Excellent communication and organisational skills. • A compassionate, patient and professional approach. • Outstanding reliability, commitment and a strong work ethic. • Confidence leading shifts and making informed decisions. • Good IT and record-keeping skills. • Flexibility to work days or nights. • Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one). • Right to work in the UK. Hours & Salary • £13.60 - £14.00 per hour, with flexibility depending on experience. • Minimum 36-hour contract per week. • 12-hour day shifts • 12-hour night shifts. • Additional holiday cover hours available for those wishing to increase their earnings. What's in it for You? • Competitive hourly rate with negotiable pay depending on experience. • Guaranteed minimum contracted hours. • Ongoing training and career development. • Company pension scheme. • Genuine opportunities to progress into Duty Manager or Deputy Manager positions. • Free meals provided during shifts where applicable. • Staff events and recognition initiatives. • A welcoming, supportive team environment. • The opportunity to join a respected residential care home committed to delivering exceptional care. If you're an experienced Senior Care Assistant with excellent medication knowledge, who is dependable, committed and passionate about delivering exceptional care, this is an opportunity not to be missed. Apply today through Nurse Seekers and take the next exciting step in your care career.

CARE CONCERN GROUP LIMITED - Redditch

PermanentFull time

Bowood Court & Mews Care Home is a modern residential, dementia and respite care home in Redditch, Worcestershire. With beautifully designed living spaces, sensory gardens and a vibrant programme of activities, our dedicated team creates a welcoming environment where residents are supported to enjoy every day. Senior Care Assistant Contract £14.46 per hour Contracted to 36 hours per week Day or Night shifts available Paid DBS, pension and uniform provided 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full-time contract) Ongoing training, development and career progression within a supportive and rewarding care environment. Role Overview As a Senior Care Assistant, you will lead by example, supporting the delivery of outstanding, person-centred care while providing guidance and supervision to the care team during your shift. You will help create a safe, compassionate and welcoming environment where residents are treated with dignity, respect and kindness at all times. Working closely with the Care Manager and wider healthcare team, you will administer medication, support the development and review of care plans, carry out key worker responsibilities and ensure residents' care records remain accurate and up to date. You will monitor residents' physical and emotional wellbeing, respond promptly to changes in their condition and liaise with healthcare professionals to ensure their needs are met. You will supervise and support Care Assistants throughout the shift, ensuring high standards of care are consistently maintained. You will assist with admissions, hospital transfers, accident reporting and risk assessments, while promoting residents' independence, encouraging participation in activities and supporting them during mealtimes, appointments and outings. You will also help maintain compliance with Health & Safety, safeguarding, infection prevention and regulatory standards, contributing to a positive and supportive team culture. The successful candidate will be required to work alternate weekends. What We Are Looking For Previous experience as a Senior Care Assistant, Team Leader or experienced Care Assistant within a care home or healthcare setting. NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (essential), with a willingness to achieve NVQ Level 3. Competent in medication administration and maintaining accurate medication records. Experience supporting care planning, risk assessments and maintaining accurate care documentation. Strong leadership skills with the ability to supervise, mentor and motivate a care team. Good understanding of person-centred care, safeguarding, Health & Safety and infection prevention. Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills. Compassionate, reliable and committed to delivering exceptional care with dignity and respect. Dementia awareness or experience supporting people living with dementia is desirable. About us Bowood Court Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive. Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.

Alpha Care Specialists - Enfield

Field-basedPermanentFull time

We are looking for Personal Care Assistants to provide high quality, reliable domiciliary care in people's homes. We are always on the lookout for passionate and hardworking care workers. If you are friendly, compassionate, professional and enjoy working with Older people please get in touch, no experience necessary. We offer: • Full FREE Training is provided. • One-to-one supervision support. • Hourly rate and holiday pay. • Mileage expenses paid. Location: Enfield, London

Quality Life UK - Kegworth, East Midlands

from £24,000 a year

On-sitePermanentFull time

Job Description: We have an amazing position available to join our Award-Winning family run home care agency 'Quality Life UK'. We specialise in offering bespoke and extremely person centred Live – In, Block Hour Day Care and Night Care. We have a wonderful, lively, and exciting office management team and we’re looking for someone to come and join us and make a real difference. Ideally this role would suit a current Care Support Assistant wanting to make that step up into management and grow within a supportive and very personal business. Job description: Location: Kegworth (village in between Loughborough and Derby) DE74 2ED Salary: £ 24,000 Full time per annum. Hours: Office hours are 8:30 – 5pm Monday to Friday and applications are welcome from those looking for full or part time hours. Duties · Support with general office administration duties and working closely with the care managers · Support with rota management systems · Support with Care Planning and reviews · Support Care Managers with all paperwork · Ability to support clients when sickness and emergency cover if needed. · Willingness to participate in an on-call rota system, 1 week in every 5. Perk: The following Friday afternoon off in lieu (12pm finish) Candidate Qualities · Extremely organised · Excellent telephone manner · Good communication skills · To have good written skills · Basic IT skills · To be self-motivated · Ability to work under pressure · Hard working, reliable, dependable, committed · A passion for caring for others · Care experience is an advantage, but not essential as full training will be given · Must be a driver

Unikcare Solutions Ltd - Blackpool

from £14.36 an hour

Field-basedContractPart time

Casual Care Assistants £14.36 per hour* + 30p per mile | Flexible Hours | Work When It Suits You Looking for flexible work that fits around your lifestyle? Whether you're looking for a few extra hours each week, weekend work, or occasional shifts to fit around your existing commitments, Unikcare Solutions is looking for caring, reliable people to join our casual team. No two days are the same, and every shift gives you the opportunity to make a real difference to someone's life. What We Offer £14.36 per hour 30p per mile mileage allowance Flexible working to fit around your availability Morning, daytime, evening and weekend shifts available Paid induction and ongoing training Opportunity to gain valuable experience in the care sector Potential opportunities for permanent employment The Role As a Casual Care Assistant, you'll provide person-centred support to people living in their own homes, helping them remain safe, independent and comfortable. Duties may include: Personal care Medication support Meal preparation Companionship Light household duties Shopping and community access Supporting people to remain independent

Unikcare Solutions Ltd - Preston

from £14.36 an hour

Field-basedContractPart time

Casual Care Assistants £14.36 per hour* + 30p per mile | Flexible Hours | Work When It Suits You Looking for flexible work that fits around your lifestyle? Whether you're looking for a few extra hours each week, weekend work, or occasional shifts to fit around your existing commitments, Unikcare Solutions is looking for caring, reliable people to join our casual team. No two days are the same, and every shift gives you the opportunity to make a real difference to someone's life. What We Offer £14.36 per hour 30p per mile mileage allowance Flexible working to fit around your availability Morning, daytime, evening and weekend shifts available Paid induction and ongoing training Opportunity to gain valuable experience in the care sector Potential opportunities for permanent employment The Role As a Casual Care Assistant, you'll provide person-centred support to people living in their own homes, helping them remain safe, independent and comfortable. Duties may include: Personal care Medication support Meal preparation Companionship Light household duties Shopping and community access Supporting people to remain independent

Unikcare Solutions Ltd - Settle

from £14.36 an hour

Field-basedContractPart time

Casual Care Assistants £14.36 per hour* + 30p per mile | Flexible Hours | Work When It Suits You Looking for flexible work that fits around your lifestyle? Whether you're looking for a few extra hours each week, weekend work, or occasional shifts to fit around your existing commitments, Unikcare Solutions is looking for caring, reliable people to join our casual team. No two days are the same, and every shift gives you the opportunity to make a real difference to someone's life. What We Offer £14.36 per hour 30p per mile mileage allowance Flexible working to fit around your availability Morning, daytime, evening and weekend shifts available Paid induction and ongoing training Opportunity to gain valuable experience in the care sector Potential opportunities for permanent employment

Advinia Health Care

£13.45 to £13.45 an hour

PermanentFull time

Ready for a Chef role that lets you be creative? If so, join us as a Chef working alongside a dedicated catering team. Become a crucial part of the home team working 40 hours a week, crafting daily meals for our Residents, Staff and Visitors. Dive into food preparation and elevate your role by providing great service. Here’s the exciting part- our calendar is buzzing with activities, events and special occasions which you’ll also cater for. From World Food Day to festive moments like Christmas and Easter, you get to add your own flair and keep things exciting, we have four weekly themed events as well as Resident choice menus. It’s a calm and pleasurable working environment, where you’ll be able to manage your workload and enjoy creating delicious meals. There’s a great social aspect to this role where you can interact with people outside the kitchen regularly.  Just imagine… Great Job Satisfaction, home in time for dinner every night and two days off a week (If you are working full time). Now that’s a great work life balance combination. As a Chef you will be: Responsible for the day-to-day running of the kitchen.  Maintaining good food storage procedures and stock rotation according to established procedures. Preparing, planning and cooking meals to a consistently high standard, taking account of any special requests or dietary requirements within the unit. Serving Residents, Staff and Visitors with food and beverage in a professional and courteous services manner. Preparing and producing foods for events. Participating in food costings through effective cost control procedures. Adhering to the ‘Safer Food Better Business’ standards and record keeping. Adhering to Food Hygiene Regulations and other safety procedures at all times. Taking full shift responsibility for the catering operation Help to create new menus ensuring meals are of a high quality. Correctly filing of all paperwork in relation to the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point system (HACCP) i.e. Fridge temperatures, food temperature logs and cleaning schedules To be successful in this role, you'll need: To be 18 years or older GCSE or equivalent English City & Guilds 706/1 and 2 (or equivalent) Basic Food Preparation Cooking Basic Food Hygiene (essential) Intermediate Food hygiene (desirable) Previous experience in a similar environment Menu planning, costing, ordering, stock control and budget experience Where you will be working: Location: Bedford Care Home You will work alongside the multidisciplinary service to promote great food service.  In return we can offer: Hourly Rate of £13.45 The equivalent of 5.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays Free parking Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance. Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals. Pension contribution to secure your future.(Optional) There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more. About your next employer: You will be working for an established, agile company with over 2,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 36 services across England and Scotland. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of Residents. INDCHEF

HC-One Ltd - Jarrow, Tyne-Tees

£13.85 to £14.45 an hour

PermanentFull time

About the role This is a full-time vacancy of 44 hours per week. As a Senior Care Assistant at HC One, Kindness will be at the core of everything you do. It touches upon every aspect of our Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist care homes. Every single person who works here understands that our residents are people just like them with their own stories to tell. And, by joining us, you’ll have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to those people. For you, that will mean planning and implementing the kind of care that will give our residents a real sense of security, dignity and independence. You will get to know our residents and their families – helping to ensure we deliver truly personalised care plans. Leading a team of Care Assistants, you will be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of care and you’ll be a real influence on the rest of the team. Whether you are showing someone how to use a walking frame, helping someone at the end of their life to eat a meal or talking to a resident’s family on the phone, you’ll do so with a sense of kindness, above anything else. Assisting the Registered Nurse and Care Manager, you will be involved in providing essential physical and mental stimulation through a range of social and recreational activities, as well as administering medication. One of your key responsibilities as Senior Care Assistant is to maintain accurate records of the job you do and build strong relationships with the rest of your team. Ideally, you’ll have completed a Level 2 Diploma S/NVQ in Adult Social Care and are prepared to work towards Level 3 qualification in Adult Social Care or equivalent, a background in person centered care planning and knowledge of caring for people with dementia. What’s essential, though, is your brilliant positive energy and natural ability to get along with people. You’ll know what good record keeping looks like and be able to manage your time effectively. And, whenever you communicate with a resident or co-worker, you’ll be truly considerate and kind. About HC-One At HC-One, kindness is more than a word. It is a belief that caring for people means caring about what matters most to them so we can support them to lead their best possible life. To be able to provide the kindest possible care there are 5 qualities that everyone who is part of the HC-One team shows up with, supports and coaches in each other every single day. We call these 5 qualities Kindness the HC-One Way: We are curious and ask questions, look for clues and seek to understand. We are compassionate and try to walk in the shoes of others. We're creative yet practical, using our imagination to make things happen. We are courageous in how we support residents to live the life they want, and we can always be counted on. We champion inclusivity, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and can be themselves. Our diverse and inclusive workforce allows us to learn from each other and better represent the communities we serve. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility in adult social care and therefore it is important that you are able to recognise the signs which may indicate possible abuse, harm or neglect in its different forms and know what to do if there are any concerns. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and to undertake additional training in associated areas. You also have the ability to seek appropriate advice and report concerns, including escalation if action is not taken. We’ll provide full training, so it’s a great opportunity to learn something new. In return, you will enjoy access to a huge variety of benefits and services to support your physical and psychological well-being and throughout your career as a Senior Care Assistant we will invest in you, and you will enjoy additional support and benefits including: - Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG - Hourly rate is subject to experience and qualifications - Free uniform - During a shift of eight hours or more a nutritious meal will be available - Company pension scheme - 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays - Group life assurance cover - Wagestream - financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay as you need it - Award-winning learning and development and support to achieve qualifications. - GP online - a service providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app - available to you and your dependents under 16 - An opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues as part of an outstanding and committed team. - Colleague discounts – Access to over 1600 high street discounts including carefully selected discount partners. - Wellbeing - free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives Colleagues and their family access to 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental and financial issues - Excellent recognition schemes such as ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards - An attractive refer a friend scheme of up to £1000 per referral, depending on the role We are passionate about ensuring that our current and future Colleagues can be their true selves, and that our workforce represents the communities we serve. We prioritise inclusive working practices and invite applicants from all backgrounds into our HC-One family and we are committed to providing the quickest possible turnaround from the point of making you a job offer to you starting with us on day one.

HC-One Ltd - Treharris, Wales

£14.35 to £14.95 an hour

PermanentFull time

About the role As a Senior Care Assistant at HC One, Kindness will be at the core of everything you do. It touches upon every aspect of our Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist care homes. Every single person who works here understands that our residents are people just like them with their own stories to tell. And, by joining us, you’ll have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to those people. For you, that will mean planning and implementing the kind of care that will give our residents a real sense of security, dignity and independence. You will get to know our residents and their families – helping to ensure we deliver truly personalised care plans. Leading a team of Care Assistants, you will be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of care and you’ll be a real influence on the rest of the team. Whether you are showing someone how to use a walking frame, helping someone at the end of their life to eat a meal or talking to a resident’s family on the phone, you’ll do so with a sense of kindness, above anything else. Assisting the Registered Nurse and Care Manager, you will be involved in providing essential physical and mental stimulation through a range of social and recreational activities, as well as administering medication. One of your key responsibilities as Senior Care Assistant is to maintain accurate records of the job you do and build strong relationships with the rest of your team. Ideally, you’ll have completed a Level 2 Diploma S/NVQ in Adult Social Care and are prepared to work towards Level 3 qualification in Adult Social Care or equivalent, a background in person centered care planning and knowledge of caring for people with dementia. What’s essential, though, is your brilliant positive energy and natural ability to get along with people. You’ll know what good record keeping looks like and be able to manage your time effectively. And, whenever you communicate with a resident or co-worker, you’ll be truly considerate and kind. About HC-One At HC-One, kindness is more than a word. It is a belief that caring for people means caring about what matters most to them so we can support them to lead their best possible life. To be able to provide the kindest possible care there are 5 qualities that everyone who is part of the HC-One team shows up with, supports and coaches in each other every single day. We call these 5 qualities Kindness the HC-One Way: We are curious and ask questions, look for clues and seek to understand. We are compassionate and try to walk in the shoes of others. We're creative yet practical, using our imagination to make things happen. We are courageous in how we support residents to live the life they want, and we can always be counted on. We champion inclusivity, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and can be themselves. Our diverse and inclusive workforce allows us to learn from each other and better represent the communities we serve. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility in adult social care and therefore it is important that you are able to recognise the signs which may indicate possible abuse, harm or neglect in its different forms and know what to do if there are any concerns. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and to undertake additional training in associated areas. You also have the ability to seek appropriate advice and report concerns, including escalation if action is not taken. We’ll provide full training, so it’s a great opportunity to learn something new. In return, you will enjoy access to a huge variety of benefits and services to support your physical and psychological well-being and throughout your career as a Senior Care Assistant we will invest in you, and you will enjoy additional support and benefits including: - Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG - Hourly rate is subject to experience and qualifications - Free uniform - During a shift of eight hours or more a nutritious meal will be available - Company pension scheme - 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays - Group life assurance cover - Wagestream - financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay as you need it - Award-winning learning and development and support to achieve qualifications. - GP online - a service providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app - available to you and your dependents under 16 - An opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues as part of an outstanding and committed team. - Colleague discounts – Access to over 1600 high street discounts including carefully selected discount partners. - Wellbeing - free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives Colleagues and their family access to 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental and financial issues - Excellent recognition schemes such as ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards - An attractive refer a friend scheme of up to £1000 per referral, depending on the role We are passionate about ensuring that our current and future Colleagues can be their true selves, and that our workforce represents the communities we serve. We prioritise inclusive working practices and invite applicants from all backgrounds into our HC-One family and we are committed to providing the quickest possible turnaround from the point of making you a job offer to you starting with us on day one.