Senior Care Assistant

At Westerley Minehead we are looking to recruit a Senior Care Assistant for 37.5 hours a week (5 days) on a full time permanent basis. We would prefer the candidate holds a level 3 NVQ or equivalent but full training will be given. The role does includes working weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis.

Previous experience in care is essential and experience at senior care level would be preferable.

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:

• As senior care assistant the role is to support their line managers and assist them in all aspects of the home’s management, including taking temporary complete charge during the absence of more senior shift leaders. A senior care assistant will also provide a high quality of care to service users when they are not required to lead a shift. It is also an integral part of the senior care assistant’s role to help train junior members of staff in all aspects of their work within the home.

Meals are provided when on shift. Any bank holidays worked will be paid at double time and there is a pay review each year in April.

If you are interested in joining our friendly team looking after 28 residents please get in contact.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £26,032.00-£26,676.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Minehead TA24 5JB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you have an NVQ Level 3 in Care?

Experience:

• Senior care: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person