Senior Care Assistant

Job summary

Please note, we do not provide sponsorships.

Kingsfield Court has an outstanding opportunity for an already experienced Senior Care Assistant or for a Care Assistant with a strong background in care looking for that next step up

If you are an enthusiastic, attentive individual, looking for a role that enables and encourages real progression and development, look no further!

The exceptional team at Kingsfield Court is currently looking for a Senior Care Assistant to support them during the day on a full-time, permanent basis. With the 70-bed home being purpose-built with its residents in mind, you will find a homely yet glorious environment.

With 3 floors, running individually to ensure the real quality of care, you will be allocated to one of the floors to enable you to build those loving, professional relationships with residents and colleagues alike.

What you will receive as a Senior Day Care Assistant;

• £13.34 per hour
• Full-time, permanent contract
• 38.5 hours per week on a rolling 6-week rota
• 12 hours shifts, 3 on 3 off, 8am-8pm
• Based in Earl Shilton, LE9 7DG

What you will receive as a Senior Night Care Assistant;

• £14.58 per hour
• Full-time, permanent contract
• 38.5 hours per week on a rolling 6-week rota
• 12 hours shifts, 3 on 3 off, 8pm-8am
• Based in Earl Shilton, LE9 7DG

What you will be doing as a Senior Care Assistant;

• Assist residents with the activities of daily living and personal care
• Supervise a team of carers, providing support and assistance where required
• Act as a role model for other care staff in respect of day-to-day activities
• Provide support at meal times
• Ensuring residents' independence, dignity and respect, by delivering the very best person-centred care
• Responsible for daily medication rounds, ensuring records are maintained
• Interacting with, and encouraging residents to socialise and take part in activities

What benefits you will receive as a Senior Care Assistant;

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Claim cash back on dental, eye care, physio, prescriptions etc
• 24/7 counselling service
• 24/7 GP service
• And more..
• Referral programme – claim up to £200 for referring a friend
• Employee of the month
• Care Awards
• Double Pay on bank holidays
• Early Pay Day scheme
• Various learning and development opportunities

What you will need to be successful as a Senior Care Assistant;

• Experience of working within a caring environment
• Hold or be willing to work towards L3 in Health and Social Care
• The ability to communicate well and make others feel welcomed and comfortable
• Supervisory and leadership skills, with a strong ability to motivate and inspire
• Willingness to develop new skills