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SalarySenior Care Assistant
From £12.50 to £14.00 per hour
42 hours per week, days, including alternate weekends (including paid breaks)
Introduction
We’re looking for a Senior Care Lead to join our team and become a valued part of day-to-day life in our home, Fernhill located in Ferndown, Dorset.
You’ll work closely with our Nursing team, playing a leading role in the administration of medicines, care planning, infection control, and assisting with the training and supervision of new staff.
You’ll build lasting relationships with our residents and make a meaningful difference to their health and well-being every day, assisting them to lead a fulfilled life.
About You
Compassion is in your nature. You’re able to lead with a “can-do” attitude and great communication skills. You’ll enjoy being a positive role model for your colleagues.
You’re a team player, willing to be hands-on with residents and help them whenever needed. You’re organised, hard-working, and resilient, with good observation skills, attention to detail and a sense of fun.
You’ll have at least two years of experience working within adult care, ideally within a similar role, and be qualified for NVQ/Diploma Level 3 in Health and Social Care.
About Colten Care
We’re an award-winning, family-owned, independent care home group, with an outstanding reputation in the industry. This is due to our amazing people and our focus on keeping the residents at the heart of everything we do.
We strive to be the best we can hence why all 21 of our nursing homes are rated at least good and seven are outstanding by the CQC, our national regulator.
If a career in elderly care is for you then you want to be part of the team at Colten Care.
We’re proud to support carers with a well-established development pathway, so you’ll enjoy excellent training and development with personal coaching. This will include medication training, first-line leadership skills and much more. We care about you and your career and want to see your progress with us.
Benefits
- Additional hours/overtime opportunities available to suit your circumstances
- Paid breaks and free meals on duty
- Free uniforms
- Opportunities for career advancement to Trainee Nurse Associate, Nurse and beyond
- Hands-on practical training.
