Senior Care Assistant

Are you an experienced Senior Care Assistant or Team Leader who takes pride in delivering the highest standards of care to older people? If so, then join our clients fantastic team and put your career in the best hands. Vacancy Reference No. PK73706 - Key details: * £14.95 per hour starting salary * Good CQC report in all areas * 26 bedded Residential Care Home * Sponsorship available As a Care Team Leader / Senior Care Assistant you’ll be passionate about delivering great care and about inspiring younger team members to do the same. You’ll take pride in keeping accurate records and you’ll always have an eye on how to improve processes and work with colleagues to make that happen. If you have an NVQ Level 2/3 or above in Health and Social Care and Senior Care Assistant or supervisory experience within a care setting we would love to hear from you! This role is in a beautiful 26 bedded Care Home in Ruislip that is run by a fantastic family-owned group and specialises in elderly and dementia care. Their CQC report is rated ‘Good’ in all areas and they are close to train stations and multiple bus routes. As a Senior Carer / Care Team Leader you will help to run the home and lead the Care Assistants to provide the very highest quality of care possible to the residents. Duties will include care plans, risk assessments and medication administration along with shift leading on the floor. Experienced Senior Care Assistants and Team Leaders are encouraged to apply now! Key Responsibilities * Provide leadership and support for care staff * Ensure that care is delivered according to latest guidelines and best practice evidence * Administer medication * Ensure clear and accurate records are kept. * Create and update care plans Care Team Leader Skills & Experience * Experience of working with older people * Understand care planning processes and have experience of writing care plans * Experience of leading a shift * Good organisational skills and supervisory skills * Ability to plan allocate and delegate work appropriately Care Team Leader Qualifications * NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care * Medication trained For more information on this Senior Care Assistant / Care Team Leader role please call Phil King on (phone number removed)