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Senior Care Assistant
Enfield Town
3 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Enfield Town, Greater London
£33,500 - £34,000 GBP yearly
Health / Social Care
This role does NOT offer sponsorship.
Are you an experienced and empathetic care professional looking for your next rewarding role? Join our team and make a genuine difference in the daily lives of our residents, supporting their wellbeing, dignity and independence.
The Senior Care Assistant ensures the safety and health of residents by completing documentation, administering medication, reviewing care plans and communicating with external professionals and families.
Education
• Level 2 + Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent
• An understanding of relevant current legislation, policies and regulations, or training in First Aid
Skills & Abilities
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to engage with colleagues, medical professionals and a wide range of stakeholders
Ability to:
• Work with people with limited communication and understand their needs
• Follow plans, routines and instructions and be flexible
• Use initiative appropriately and work independently with little direct supervision
• Prioritise and effectively manage workload
• Work well under pressure
• Empathise and build supportive and trusting relationships
Personal Attributes
• Positive, caring and flexible ‘can do’ attitude
• Enjoy engaging with people of all ages including those living with dementia and or other disabilities
• Strong teamwork ethic
Experience Required
• Providing person centred care to elderly residents in a care home setting
• 2 years’ experience of working in a similar care environment
• Supervising junior employees, including delegating work, giving feedback, carrying out supervision and on the job training
• Working with people who have dementia
Are you an experienced and empathetic care professional looking for your next rewarding role? Join our team and make a genuine difference in the daily lives of our residents, supporting their wellbeing, dignity and independence.
The Senior Care Assistant ensures the safety and health of residents by completing documentation, administering medication, reviewing care plans and communicating with external professionals and families.
Education
• Level 2 + Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent
• An understanding of relevant current legislation, policies and regulations, or training in First Aid
Skills & Abilities
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to engage with colleagues, medical professionals and a wide range of stakeholders
Ability to:
• Work with people with limited communication and understand their needs
• Follow plans, routines and instructions and be flexible
• Use initiative appropriately and work independently with little direct supervision
• Prioritise and effectively manage workload
• Work well under pressure
• Empathise and build supportive and trusting relationships
Personal Attributes
• Positive, caring and flexible ‘can do’ attitude
• Enjoy engaging with people of all ages including those living with dementia and or other disabilities
• Strong teamwork ethic
Experience Required
• Providing person centred care to elderly residents in a care home setting
• 2 years’ experience of working in a similar care environment
• Supervising junior employees, including delegating work, giving feedback, carrying out supervision and on the job training
• Working with people who have dementia