22 Oct
Sandmere Care Home
Margate
Job description
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)
▶️ Senior Care Assistant
🖊️ Sandmere Care Home
📍 Margate