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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)