Job Description

Winash Residential Home, based in Clevedon, is a homely, safe and positive environment for elderly people to live in. We are looking for a friendly individual to lead our team alongside our other seniors. You must value person-centred care, be compassionate and keen to learn.

As a Team Leader/Senior Carer you will support residents within the care home, ensuring they receive the quality care they deserve. You will be responsible for supervising and inducting new care staff, assisting in the daily support / care of each individual, in line with their written plan of care in a person-centred way and attending training courses in line with your personal development. The role of a Senior Care Assistant is as varied as it is fulfilling.

To succeed you will be:

A positive individual and adopt a person-centred approach A team player who engages well with others A strong communicator and influencer Passionate about offering a superior service and want to make a difference A leader and be willing to take ownership for the delivery of quality care.
The role requires a strong team player, supervisory skills and someone who can think quickly on their feet and trouble shoot problems and issues throughout the day. Diplomacy and sensitivity are key. You'll know when to refer issues to your line manager but you'll also be able to spot potential problems and trouble-shoot throughout the shift. You'll be used to putting others' first, building relationships of trust and resolving issues with residents' wellbeing and safety as a priority.

Hours: 36 per week

The role does include working every other weekend and shift patterns (our usual shift patterns are: 8-1, 8-4, 1-9, 4-9).

Qualifications: NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care.

Call us on: 01275 873129 if you would like to discuss the role.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 12.50 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Private medical insurance
Schedule:

8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:

Yatton, Somerset: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

providing care: 2 years (preferred) supervisory: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred) NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person