Senior Care Assistant

Senior Care Assistants
£13.60 per hour plus benefits
Bank Contract

A Top 20 Care Home Group 2024!

Wellington Vale is an 80 bedded stunning luxury nursing, residential and dementia care home situated in Waterlooville, Hampshire.

We are looking for enthusiastic, passionate and reliable Senior Care Assistants to be part of our care team to work on an 'as and when' basis to cover annual leave and adhoc sickness.  Rotas are completed in advance so notice would be given of hours/days to be worked.
Our team members must have a real passion for care and want to work as part of a close-knit team supporting each other, and wanting to promote choice, individuality and independence to our residents at all times.  
We are looking to recruit experienced Senior Carers who hold a NVQ level 3 (or equivalent qualification) and have a sound knowledge of care legislation including CQC Fundamental Standards. You will have supervisory experience, Medication administration experience (& relevant qualification) as well as being a supportive mentor to the Care Assistants.

We offer competitive hourly pay, paid breaks, uniform and paid DBS along with additional company benefits.  We also provide a comprehensive induction, support and training and encourage career development.

You will need 2 years’ previous experience gained from working with older people and people who experience dementia - previous experience as a Senior Care Assistant is desirable.

Person Specification 

• Physically and medically able to carry out duties and responsibilities with or without assistive aids
• Team player, self-motivated, proactive, flexible and adaptable
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload and work under pressure
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing