Senior Care Assistant

Senior Care Assistant - full time, days, £12.50 per hour

Your new company
We are currently recruiting for Senior Care Assistants for days at a 25-bed Residential and Dementia Home based in the Southampton area. The Senior Carer's job is for 40 hours per week, shifts will include alternate weekends as well as on call 1 in every 5 weekends. Shift times are a mixture of and .

Your new role
Along with providing general care duties. You will support residents according to their wishes and needs, as outlined in the individual's care plan. You will also support the running of the home and w ork in partnership with care managers and other professionals to maximise the quality of life for individuals . You will be required to lead shifts in the absence of a team leader or head of care and ensure that you provide a smooth handover to the senior starting their shift.
What you'll need to succeed

You will already have experience working as a Senior Care Assistant, ideally with an NVQ level 3.

You will need to be flexible and responsive at all times, to meet the changing needs of the home and the residents.

You will be a calm and compassionate person and have a genuine passion for working with Dementia.

Medication experience is desirable.

Due to the location, you must have access to a full UK licence and your own transport.

All applicants must have at least 2 years full right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship

What you'll get in return

£12.50 per hour

Opportunities for you to advance your training and to enrol in new qualifications

Generous holiday allowance

Working with an experienced team

Ongoing support and progression

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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