Team Leader/Senior Care Assistant

Are you looking for a care environment where you can thrive? Are you passionate about finding an employer where great work is both recognised and rewarded? Do you want to make a difference in the care sector? Where you will be working: A purpose-built care home is based in the centre of Edwinstowe, near Mansfield. The home has been made very homely, and has a selection of garden areas, in line with our values and ethos. The home provides personal, nursing and dementia care to 49 residents. What we are looking for: * Leadership skills * Ability to work under pressure * Excellent people skills * A caring and nurturing attitude * Positive and enthusiastic outlook * Good time management skills * Good written and oral communication skills * Prepared to take on extra training as required * Relevant Professional qualification (e.g., Registered Nurse or NVQ minimum level 3). * Minimum of one years’ experience in residential / nursing home setting. * Awareness of the principles of Person-Centred Care Planning. * Full Driving Licence. * To ensure knowledge is gained to demonstrate a good understanding of the prevention of abuse of vulnerable adults, recognition of the signs of abuse and procedures to follow in the event of an allegation of abuse. * Satisfactory Care Character Assessment * Live within 30 minutes of the home. Your day to day responsibilities: * Promoting our resident’s independence with a focus on choice, dignity and respect, alongside promoting their physical and emotional wellbeing and to give input during shift handovers. * Leading our team to support the physical, emotional and social wellbeing of our residents by providing the highest standard of care. * Supporting our carers to provide personal care and support with daily activities such as washing, dressing and eating. * Administering medication. * Promoting our resident’s choice, dignity and independence and all times. If this seems like a perfect fit, please apply as soon as you can. We imagine the position will be very popular, and as such won't be available for long. Best of luck