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Position: Senior Care Assistant (Day or Night Shifts)
Compensation: £13.56 per hour
Hours:
- Day Shifts: 7 am - 7 pm, 3-4 shifts per week, including alternate weekends
- Night Shifts: 7 pm - 7 am, 3-4 shifts per week, including alternate weekends
Location: Mansfield
This Senior Care Assistant role is an opportunity for a dedicated individual to join a supportive and rewarding care environment. This role is ideal for someone committed to providing exceptional care to residents while leading a team of caregivers with empathy and professionalism.
Benefits
Our client values team members' well-being and growth, offering:
- Competitive Salary: Positioned within the top quartile of market rates
- Annual Pay Increase: Performance-based raises up to 8% plus any cost of living adjustments
- Holiday: 28 days, inclusive of Bank Holidays
- Pension Contribution: 3% contribution to NEST Pension Scheme
- Funded Training: Support for professional qualifications with financial incentives up to £500 upon completion
- Referral Bonus: Up to £1,000 for successful referrals
- Meal Subsidy: Low-cost meals at £1 per course while on duty
- Shift Incentives for covering last-minute needs
- DBS Check: Covered by employer
- Uniforms Provided
Role Responsibilities
In this Senior Care Assistant role, you will lead and support a team to provide high-quality, resident-focused care. Key duties include:
- Promoting independence and dignity for residents in daily activities
- Leading shifts and ensuring smooth handovers
- Overseeing medication rounds and ensuring accurate documentation
- Supporting team members and addressing training needs
- Conducting regular one-on-one check-ins with staff
- Investigating complaints and upholding best practices
Essential Qualifications and Experience
- Relevant qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3 or Registered Nurse)
- Minimum two years’ experience in a care home setting
- Strong understanding of person-centred care and safeguarding practices
- Ability to commute within 30 minutes of the location
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Two years’ experience in a senior care role, ideally in a dementia care setting
- NVQ Level 4 in Health and Social Care or similar
- Familiarity with National Care Standards
- Proven experience in team management
About the Organisation
Their mission is to provide compassionate care to residents by fostering a workplace that values team wellbeing and professional growth. The organisation consistently maintains high standards of care, evidenced by strong ratings and positive regulatory feedback.
This role is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to make a difference in the lives of residents in a workplace that values dedication and care so apply online now to be considered.
