Job Description

Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for a Senior Care Assistant to join an Adults Residential Care Home on an initial 3-6 month temporary contract on a full-time basis.

The Role

As an Agency Care Officer / Senior Care Assistant you will lead a team of care workers over a shift and participates in the delivery of care for people with acute and complex needs. This includes:

• Giving medications to residents
• Manage the care team on duty
• Telephone calls
• Mange the shift safely and ensure safe practise and care is given at all times
• Update care records using online care system

The role involves working across different shifts patters to ensure that residents are supported on a 24/7 basis.

Requirements:

• Experience of leading a team of care worker in delivering care and support.
• Extensive experience of providing personal care and support to people.
• Knowledge and experience of delivering effective person-centred care, including dignity, respect, privacy, independence, and choice.
• Able to communicate persuasively with compassion, empathy, and respect.
• Able to plan, prioritise tasks and actions for self and team across a shift.

Please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible if this role would be of interest to you!