Senior Care Assistant

Are you an experienced care team leader who takes pride in delivering the highest standards of care to older people? If so, then join our growing team at Care UK and put your career in the best hands.

At Care UK we go out of our way every day to give the residents in our homes the best personalised care, to keep them happy and fulfilled. 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.

Care UK is growing fast. We’ve over 100 care homes across the country and more are opening on a monthly basis. We’ve lots to offer you if you’re looking for a new challenge, including local roles, flexible hours, the latest training, opportunities to progress, and the chance to work in brand new, purpose-designed homes.

So if you have an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, supervisory experience, experience of using clinical assessment tools and producing care plans experience and you’re committed to the highest standards in care then we’d really like to hear from you. And our residents can’t wait to meet you.

Responsible To

Home Manager

Key Responsibilities

• To undertake a wide range of duties in support of the Team Leader in a given work area, which will ensure that a high standard of care is received by all residents at all times.
• To only undertake delegated duties, which are within, assessed competencies.
• To provide support to the Team Leader as required.
• To support the Team Leader in preparing and implementing procedures as directed.
• To provide the agreed level of support to residents as defined in their care plan.
• To supervise a group of care assistants as agreed with the Team Leader.
• To act as mentor to new care assistants as delegated by the Team Leader.
• To assist in obtaining, transmitting and storing information relative to the delivery of care whilst maintaining confidentiality at all times.
• To co-operate with and gain an understanding of the professional role of other members of the team.
• To liaise with residents relatives as appropriate.
• To assist in the planning and monitoring of resident care.
• Maintain appearance and behaviour befitting a member of the care team.
• Demonstrate his/her skills, giving guidance and support to other care assistants.
• Ensure that rights of residents are recognised and acknowledged at all times.
• To work under the direction of the Team Leader/Home Manager at all times.
• To assist in the implementation of residents planned care.
• Practice effective communication.
• To be aware of the Health and Safety requirements and to act appropriately.
• Have a working knowledge of policies and procedures relating to fire, accidents and untoward incidents, attending mandatory training as required.

• Take prompt, relevant action regarding all accidents and untoward incidents. Participate where appropriate in official investigations.
• Take reasonable care of patients’ property and valuables according to Company policy.
• Maintain an awareness of and adhere to all relevant policies within the Company.
• Remain up-to-date with changing practices and make full use of training and educational facilities which are relevant for self-development.
• Have joint responsibility with Team Leader/Home Manager for own development.
• Participate in initial training programmes.
• Record keeping as directed
• Act as Mentor to new carers
• When appropriate act as liaison with residents/relatives
• Represent other carers at meetings
• Stock taking and ordering
• Assist with care assistant induction programme and Core Training Programme

Skills & Experience

• A minimum of two years experience of working in a care setting
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Strong inter-personal skills
• Ability to organise self and manage priorities
• Responsive to individual needs
• Experience of supervising a staff team
• Builds effective and credible relationships both internally and externally
• Works collaboratively with others sharing ideas and information at all times
• Has the ability to delegate stretching responsibilities to develop people
• Effectively builds trust with a consistent approach between actions and words
• Has the ability to raise standards through innovation and new ideas
• Will take responsibility for issues and resolve them.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
• Adaptable, friendly, polite, courteous and caring
• Flexible attitude to work

Qualifications

• GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths
• NVQ 3 in Health & Social Care is essential

Additional Information

• This is a Full Time position of 34.5 hours per week, suitable candidate must be flexible on working hours Monday-Sunday.
• Please note; this role is based in Chelsea, London and we are looking for candidates within a commutable distance to SW10 9NG