Senior Care Assistant

Service Care Solutions - Healthcare

Posted 4 days ago, valid for 15 hours

Lancaster, Lancashire LA2 9JY, England

Full Time

Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance

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Sonic Summary

Service Care Solutions is seeking a Senior Care Assistant (Nights) in Preston to provide high-quality residential and dementia care.
Candidates must have at least one year of experience as a Senior Care Assistant and hold an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care.
The role involves leading a team, managing night rotas, administering medications, and ensuring a positive environment for residents.
The position offers a salary of £28,828.80 per year, increasing to £30,248.40 in April 2025, with overtime paid at £15.35 per hour.
Additional benefits include a welcome bonus of £1,000, a pension scheme, health cash plan, and discounted gym membership.

Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting Senior Care Assistant (Nights) to provide high quality residential and dementia care for individuals in the community of Preston.Job SummaryThe successful individual must have experience of leading a team of Care Assistant, offering the very best care to residents in the home. We are looking for a senior care assistant who will act as a role model offering support and guidance to all. You will be responsible for medications and promoting dignity and choice with a positive and caring attitude.Managing night rotas to ensure these are fully staffed and there is a good skill mixTo communicate effectively with the homes’ management team, making sure that all concerns aredealt with quickly and promptly.Hours: 12 Hour Shifts 8pm – 8am Rota: 2 week rolling rotaW1: Mon, Tues – Sat, SunW2: Wednesday, Thursday & FridayPay: £13.20 increasing to £13.85 per hour from April 2025 + Paid Breaks + Overtime paid at £15.35 per hourAnnual Salary: £28,828.80 rising to £30,248.40 per year – From April 2025Welcome Bonus: £1,000

£500 paid after successfully passing your 3-month probation.
£500 paid after successfully passing your 6-month probation.

Person Specification:

The successful applicant must have recent employed experience within elderly and dementia care in the UK.
The applicant must have previous experience of managing and leading a team, whilst simultaneously building a good rapport with residents and other healthcare professionals
It would be beneficial if the applicant must be a car driver with full UK driving license.
The applicant must hold an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
The applicant must have a minimum of one year employed experience as a Senior Care Assistant.

Company Benefits

Company Workplace Pension Scheme
Health Cash Plan
Benefits Package
Discounted Gym Membership
Employee Assistance Programme
Access to Blue Light Card
Competitive salary
Refer a Friend scheme.
Onsite meal
DBS is free of charge.

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