Job Description

Job Overview

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in providing high-quality care and support to clients in the community, in their own homes. You will be responsible for mentoring new staff and ensuring that care plans are effectively implemented. Your leadership skills and ability to communicate effectively will be essential in this role.

Responsibilities

Supervise and support new care staff in their daily duties, ensuring adherence to care plans. Assist clients when picking up care calls with personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, and mobility support. Develop and maintain individual care plans and risk assesements in collaboration with healthcare professionals and family members. Conduct initial assessments with new clients using Birdie. Communicate effectively with clients and their families, and the multidisciplinary team to ensure the highest standard of care. Monitor clients health and wellbeing, reporting any changes or concerns to senior management. Participate in training sessions to enhance your skills and knowledge in senior care practices. Maintain accurate records of our clients care using Birdie as required. Conduct spot checks and other competency's in the community with our carers

Requirements

Previous experience in a senior care role or similar position is essential. Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide a team. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact effectively with Clientsand staff. Understanding of care plans and the ability to implement them accurately. A genuine passion for providing high-quality senior care. Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team while also being self-motivated. Flexibility to adapt to changing needs within the care home environment. Must have experience with writing care plans and risk assessments. On call duties.
This role is ideal for individuals who are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our clients while leading a team committed to excellence in care provision.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 13.00-14.50 per hour

Additional pay:

Signing bonus
Benefits:

Additional leave Company car Referral programme
Schedule:

10 hour shift 12 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Night shift Overtime Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:

Bournemouth BH4 9JX: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (preferred)
Application question(s):

You must drive and have use of a Car
Experience:

Senior care : 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Right to work (required)
Work Location: In person