Senior Care Assistant

Senior Care Assistant Care and Support - Sandmere Care Home Contract: Full Time Salary: £13.00 Shift Type: Days & Nights Available A purpose-built care home located in the heart of the Margate community in Kent. Our 68-bed luxury service provides exceptional levels of Residential Care, Nursing Care, Dementia Care, and Respite Care As Senior Care Assistant, you’ll play a key role in leading our care team, ensuring our residents receive the highest standard of care, and creating a warm, supportive environment. You’ll coordinate shifts, lead by example, and be responsible for the performance of your team during each shift. Your leadership will help us maintain a caring, efficient, and positive atmosphere in our home. What You’ll Do Lead and Coordinate: Ensure all staff contribute to the smooth running of the home and create the right atmosphere. Resident Support: Assist residents with dressing, bathing, toileting, and mobility, always prioritizing their dignity and independence. Medication Management: Oversee the ordering, administration, and documentation of medication, maintaining accurate records. Effective Communication: Engage with residents, families, healthcare professionals, and team members to ensure clear, compassionate communication. Team Collaboration: Foster a team ethos, respecting diversity and promoting a supportive environment for all staff. Visitor Interaction: Welcome visitors and show prospective residents and families around the home’s facilities. Emergency Response: Respond promptly to emergency call bells, assess situations, and provide or call for assistance as needed. Documentation: Write and update care plans, risk assessments, and case notes, ensuring they reflect residents’ needs and wishes. Professional Development: Participate in staff meetings, training, and e-learning, taking responsibility for your own growth and development. Health and Safety: Be aware of and adhere to Health and Safety policies, including COSHH, and escalate concerns to management. What We’re Looking For Qualifications: SVQ/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care is essential. We also welcome applications from experienced Care Assistants actively working towards their Level 3. Medication Training: Practical Medication Administration with competencies is required. Leadership Skills: Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team, delegating tasks effectively while maintaining a supportive environment. Compassionate Nature: A kind, caring, and compassionate personality with a sense of fun and a commitment to person-centred care. Our care home is part of Care Concern Group; a market leading, family-owned care group operating close to 80 homes across the UK. We are passionate about creating fantastic care homes for our residents to live in and a supportive and fun environment for our team to work in. If you’re ready to embrace a new challenge and use your skills to lead and inspire a team, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and make a difference. Benefits Pension Onsite Parking Paid DBS Uniform Provided 5.6 Weeks Annual Leave (Based on a full-time contract)