An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Senior Care Assistant to work in an exceptional care home based in the Bury, Lancashire area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This is an excellent, welcoming care home, offering high-quality residential care, specialist dementia care, and short-term respite care

**To be considered for this position you must hold a Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (or equivalent) is desirable, or a willingness to work towards this**

As the Senior Care Assistant your key duties include:

• Take temporary charge of the home during the absence of other senior colleagues, ensuring safe and effective day-to-day running
• Lead, support and supervise care and ancillary staff, helping them reach required standards and develop their skills
• Provide hands-on care and health supervision to residents when required, always promoting dignity, privacy and choice
• Support the Home Manager in meeting statutory, regulatory and organisational requirements, including record-keeping and audits
• Administer medication in line with the Medication Policy where delegated
• Support care planning, key working and the development of meaningful activities that enhance residents' quality of life
• Carry out or support regular 1:1s, supervisions and appraisals in line with policy
• Promote good practice in health & safety, fire safety, food safety and infection prevention
• Be flexible to cover care shifts, on-call duties and occasional travel for meetings or training

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Previous experience working in a care setting
• Experience of leading a shift or deputising for a manager
• Medication administration experience
• Good IT skills, including use of email and basic office systems
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• The ability to lead, motivate and support a team
• Sensitivity to the needs of older people and an inclusive approach to care

The successful Senior Care Assistant will receive an excellent salary of £15.30 per hour and the annual salary is up to £31,028.40 per annum. xrlawcv We currently have vacancies for either days or night shifts available. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave
• Life assurance
• A discount scheme which includes savings with retail stores and online purchases
• Access to a number of nationally recognised training courses and qualifications
• Genuine career progression and development opportunities
• Employee assistance programme including free counselling and legal advice
• Access to chaplaincy and pastoral support
• Access to wellbeing resources
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Family friendly policies
• Long service awards
• Free uniform and DBS check
• Healthcare scheme at competitive rates

Reference ID: 7258

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