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Senior Care Assistant

Howard Finley Ltd
Posted 12 hours ago, valid for 6 days
Location

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland NE19 2BG, England

Salary

£12.25 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a Senior Care Assistant at a nursing home in Newcastle Upon Tyne, offering shifts for both days and nights with a total of 42 hours per week.
  • The pay rate for this role is £12.25 per hour, with additional benefits including paid breaks and handovers.
  • Candidates must have previous experience as a Senior Care Assistant and hold an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualifications.
  • The role involves providing compassionate care to residents, leading the care team, administering medication, and assisting with daily activities.
  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the United Kingdom, as no sponsorship is offered for this position.

Job Advertisement: Senior Care Assistant - Nursing Home

Location: Newcastle Upon TyneShifts: Days and Nights AvailableHours: 42 hours per week (Paid Breaks & Handover)Pay Rate: £12.25 per hour

Howard Finley Care are looking for a Senior Care Assistant to join our clients dedicated team in a well-established nursing home in Newcastle Upon Tyne. If you are passionate about providing high-quality care and looking to take the next step in your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide compassionate and professional care to residents, ensuring their needs are met with dignity and respect.
  • Lead and support the care team, ensuring effective communication and high standards of care.
  • Administer medication and ensure accurate record-keeping.
  • Assist with personal care, meal times, and other daily activities.
  • Conduct handovers between shifts, ensuring the continuity of care.
Requirements:
  • Experience: Previous experience as a Senior Care Assistant is essential.
  • Qualification: NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent).
  • A caring, empathetic, and responsible attitude with excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to work both day and night shifts, as needed.
What We Offer:
  • Paid Breaks and Paid Handover
  • Supportive and friendly working environment
  • Opportunities for further development and training

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required).
  • No Sponsorship offered.

If you are interested in this role, please apply with your most up to date CV. Alternatively, contact Maddie on to discuss the vacancy further.

Howard Finley acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. As part of our recruitment process, we will retain your CV for a period of one year to enable us to consider you for future roles. After this period, your CV will be deleted.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.