Senior Care Assistant – Residential Care Home

About the Role

Chestnuts Residential Care Home in Weymouth is offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Care Assistant to join our friendly team. Help us deliver high-quality, person-centred care for older people while benefiting from competitive pay, ongoing training and career development.With a Good CQC rating, we are committed to continuous improvement and working towards achieving an Outstanding rating.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and update residents’ care plans and risk assessments monthly, ensuring their changing care needs are accurately recorded and met.
• Maintain accurate care records, including MUST charts, falls assessments, hydration monitoring, body maps and other risk assessments.
• Administer medication safely in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Support annual care plan reviews in collaboration with residents, families, Power of Attorneys (POAs) and external healthcare professionals.
• Carry out care plan audits with the Registered Manager and help implement improvements.
• Deliver high-quality, person-centred residential care in line with CQC standards and Key Lines of Enquiry (KLOEs).
• Supervise, mentor and motivate Care Assistants, promoting best practice and effective teamwork.
• Safeguard residents and maintain their dignity, safety, wellbeing and independence.
• Attend senior team meetings and contribute to the continuous improvement of care home services.

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or an equivalent qualification.
• Previous experience as a Senior Care Assistant in a residential care home or similar care setting.
• A good understanding of CQC standards, KLOEs and best practice in elderly care.
• Excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and electronic care planning systems.
• A compassionate, proactive approach and a strong commitment to delivering outstanding resident care.

Benefits of Joining Our Care Team

• Competitive pay rates.
• Enhanced pay for weekends and bank holidays.
• Overtime and additional working hours available.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• Support towards NVQ qualifications.
• A friendly, supportive and homely working environment.
• Free uniform and DBS/background checks.

Apply for a Senior Care Assistant Job

If you are an experienced Senior Care Assistant looking for your next opportunity in residential care, we would love to hear from you. Join our dedicated care team and help us provide compassionate, person-centred care that makes a difference to the lives of older people every day.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £13.45 – £13.95 per hour