Job Description

Role Purpose

The Senior Care Assistant (SCA) acts as a bridge between the management team and the care staff. Your primary goal is to ensure the highest standards of person-centered care are met, while supervising a team of Care Assistants to maintain a safe, warm, and dignified environment for our residents.

Key Responsibilities1. Clinical & Personal Care

Care Planning:

Assist in the assessment, creation, and regular review of individual care plans to ensure they reflect the resident's current needs and wishes.

Medication:

Safely administer medication in accordance with policies and maintain accurate MAR (Medication Administration Record) sheets.

Monitoring:

Identify changes in residents' physical or mental health and escalate concerns to the District Nurse, GP, or Manager.

Direct Care:

Lead by example in providing personal care, including hygiene, dressing, and mobility assistance.

2. Leadership & Supervision

Team Support:

Supervise a team of Care Assistants on shift, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and with compassion.

Mentorship:

Act as a "buddy" or mentor for new staff members during their induction period.

Handovers:

Lead shift handovers to ensure vital information is communicated clearly between teams.

3. Resident Engagement & Advocacy

Dignity:

Ensure all residents are treated with utmost respect, privacy, and independence.

Activities:

Support the activities team in encouraging residents to participate in social events and maintain their hobbies.

Communication:

Act as a point of contact for family members, providing updates and emotional support when needed.
Must be 18+ and have a minimum of NVQ level 2/3 or working towards in Care or equivalent. Experience of working in a Residential Home is essential. Successful applicants will be required to provide 2 references. Successful applicants are required to provide an enhanced disclosure. Disclosure expense will be met by applicant. To apply please call: 01332 295428 and ask for Chris or visit us for an application form at 397 Burton Road, Derby, DE23 6AN.
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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.30 per hour

Benefits:

Childcare Company events Discounted or free food Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Experience:

Support Environment working in a UK care home: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

NVQ Level 2/3 Health & Social Care qualification (required)
Work Location: In person