Senior Care Assistant
| Posting date: | 15 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 August 2025 |
| Location: | da110se |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Evergreen Healthcare 2004 LTD |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SCATH |
Summary
Senior Care Assistant – Days
Weekly Hours - 33 per week
Requirements:
Experience of working in residential care in a senior role required
Purpose of the Job
To support individuals to live and enjoy their life in a manner that is personalised to their wishes, needs and aspirations, to follow direction from the individual themselves and the Manager, in line with their personal plan. Enable the individual to live their chosen lifestyle at home ad in the community and to contribute to each individual’s achievement of independence.
Main Responsibilities of the Job
•To contribute to the independence and wellbeing whilst promoting maximum participation with activities of daily living.
•To assist individuals in accordance with their personal plan and risk assessments.
•To be aware of and implement safeguarding procedures on a day to day basis, promptly reporting any concerns and incidents
•Support individuals and promote their physical and mental well-being
•To maintain written records of support, including finance and H&S records as required
•To adhere to policy, procedures and guidelines.
•To work within required legislation including CQC Essential Standards of Quality and Safety, To maintain confidentiality and respect the dignity and privacy of individuals in line with Evergreen Healthcare 2004 LTD policies and procedures.
•To work flexibly, to be on time and engage in a variety of tasks.
•To follow the guidelines of the General Data Protection Regulation 2018
Duties of the Job
•To work and communicate professionally
•To get to know individuals and how they want to be supported
•To communicate clearly, concisely and honestly to individuals and to colleagues about the support that is being provided/required using agreed forms of communication.
•To listen and seek advice when required to support decisions being made with the individual, following best interest principles as required
•To advocate for individuals on a day to day basis, supporting self advocacy as appropriate
•To provide skill development and support with daily living that may include, but is not limited to: -
Promotion of independence,
Help to maintain the environment where the individual lives and get repairs done when needed
Personal care if needed
Managing medication in line with policy
Being safe at home and in the community
Travel training and/or support to travel
Staying healthy
Medication administration and guidance
•Work closely with managers and colleagues to deliver support and care and ensure that tasks are not left undone. Be able to allocate workloads to carers in order to help the team leader support running of a shift.
•To be able to carry out some office-based work which could include filing, report writing, handling money, telephone and computer work including using the Care plan system for all daily notes. To work alongside team leaders and have an input in key workers care plans and an understanding of what a complete care plan should entail.
•To follow policies and procedures and to ensure compliance with external policies and guidance relevant to the work you do.
•To participate in training and supervision to develop own skills and support provided.
Health & Safety
•To ensure familiarity with and understanding of the requirements of the Home’s health and safety policies and procedures;
•To attend all mandatory health and safety training courses;
•To follow safe working practices at all times;
•To use personal protective equipment where provided and required;
•To report all accidents, incidents or dangerous occurrences as soon as possible according to organisation guidelines;
•To maintain good housekeeping standards within the service location ensuring safe entry and exit are provided at all times;
•To ensure familiarity with the fire safety policy and understanding of the procedures for fire drills and evacuation of the premises in the event of fire.
Training and Support
•You will receive induction to the Home and to your job
•You will have a line manager and receive regular supervision
•You will be provided with training to enable you to do your job
•The Home will, where possible and relevant to your job support you to further your training and learning.
Safeguarding Commitment Statement
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all adults at risk who come into contact with our services. We will create a safe environment where they feel secure and their well-being is prioritised. We have clear procedures for reporting concerns and will respond to them promptly and effectively.
Please be aware you must have a clear DBS certificate or be able to obtain one with help of the company to be suitable for this role, this is within guidance of The Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 & Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Weekly Hours - 33 per week
Requirements:
Experience of working in residential care in a senior role required
Purpose of the Job
To support individuals to live and enjoy their life in a manner that is personalised to their wishes, needs and aspirations, to follow direction from the individual themselves and the Manager, in line with their personal plan. Enable the individual to live their chosen lifestyle at home ad in the community and to contribute to each individual’s achievement of independence.
Main Responsibilities of the Job
•To contribute to the independence and wellbeing whilst promoting maximum participation with activities of daily living.
•To assist individuals in accordance with their personal plan and risk assessments.
•To be aware of and implement safeguarding procedures on a day to day basis, promptly reporting any concerns and incidents
•Support individuals and promote their physical and mental well-being
•To maintain written records of support, including finance and H&S records as required
•To adhere to policy, procedures and guidelines.
•To work within required legislation including CQC Essential Standards of Quality and Safety, To maintain confidentiality and respect the dignity and privacy of individuals in line with Evergreen Healthcare 2004 LTD policies and procedures.
•To work flexibly, to be on time and engage in a variety of tasks.
•To follow the guidelines of the General Data Protection Regulation 2018
Duties of the Job
•To work and communicate professionally
•To get to know individuals and how they want to be supported
•To communicate clearly, concisely and honestly to individuals and to colleagues about the support that is being provided/required using agreed forms of communication.
•To listen and seek advice when required to support decisions being made with the individual, following best interest principles as required
•To advocate for individuals on a day to day basis, supporting self advocacy as appropriate
•To provide skill development and support with daily living that may include, but is not limited to: -
Promotion of independence,
Help to maintain the environment where the individual lives and get repairs done when needed
Personal care if needed
Managing medication in line with policy
Being safe at home and in the community
Travel training and/or support to travel
Staying healthy
Medication administration and guidance
•Work closely with managers and colleagues to deliver support and care and ensure that tasks are not left undone. Be able to allocate workloads to carers in order to help the team leader support running of a shift.
•To be able to carry out some office-based work which could include filing, report writing, handling money, telephone and computer work including using the Care plan system for all daily notes. To work alongside team leaders and have an input in key workers care plans and an understanding of what a complete care plan should entail.
•To follow policies and procedures and to ensure compliance with external policies and guidance relevant to the work you do.
•To participate in training and supervision to develop own skills and support provided.
Health & Safety
•To ensure familiarity with and understanding of the requirements of the Home’s health and safety policies and procedures;
•To attend all mandatory health and safety training courses;
•To follow safe working practices at all times;
•To use personal protective equipment where provided and required;
•To report all accidents, incidents or dangerous occurrences as soon as possible according to organisation guidelines;
•To maintain good housekeeping standards within the service location ensuring safe entry and exit are provided at all times;
•To ensure familiarity with the fire safety policy and understanding of the procedures for fire drills and evacuation of the premises in the event of fire.
Training and Support
•You will receive induction to the Home and to your job
•You will have a line manager and receive regular supervision
•You will be provided with training to enable you to do your job
•The Home will, where possible and relevant to your job support you to further your training and learning.
Safeguarding Commitment Statement
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all adults at risk who come into contact with our services. We will create a safe environment where they feel secure and their well-being is prioritised. We have clear procedures for reporting concerns and will respond to them promptly and effectively.
Please be aware you must have a clear DBS certificate or be able to obtain one with help of the company to be suitable for this role, this is within guidance of The Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 & Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.