Senior Care Assistant
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 14 Tachwedd 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £13.96 i £14.96 yr awr |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 14 Rhagfyr 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Maidstone, Kent |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Continuity of Care Services |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | SCA |
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We are looking for enthusiastic, passionate and reliable Senior Care Assistants to be part of our care team looking after our clients in the community.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Care Assistant who is ready to take on leadership responsibilities and make a real difference in the lives of our clients.
Senior Care Assistant Job Overview:
Job Title: Senior Care Assistant
Location: Maidstone and the surrounding areas (Bearsted, Langley, Park Wood, Shepway, Loose, Coxheath, Allington, Barming, Kings Hill, Ditton, Aylesford)
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: from £13.96 to £14.96 per hour with enhanced rates for UK public holidays
Schedule: up to 30 hours per week with variable hours from 6:45am to 10:00pm, Monday to Friday and alternate weekends
Eligibility Criteria for a Senior Care Assistant:
Minimum of 2 years' experience of working in Health and Social Care, with some supervisory/ leadership skills
NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (desirable but not essential)
Full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle (essential)
Please note you must be eligible to work in the UK. We do not offer sponsorship
About Us:
At Continuity of Care Services, we believe in the power of community and the importance of compassionate care. Our mission is to provide exceptional support to those in need, ensuring they live fulfilling and independent lives. We are a dedicated team of professionals who take pride in making a positive impact on the lives of our clients.
Job Description:
As a Senior Care Assistant, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality care, supervising a team of Care Assistants, and supporting our client's daily needs. You will also assist with shadow shifts, spot checks, training staff, and ensuring that safeguarding and health and safety procedures are adhered to. Your work will make a real difference in the lives of those you care for, helping them maintain their independence and improve their quality of life.
You will work closely with our care manager who will support you to oversee our clients in the Maidstone area.
As well as supervisory duties, your schedule will include shifts of varying lengths, start and finish times and you will need to be available to work alternate weekends.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead, motivate and support a team of care colleagues
Manage shadowing, competency assessments and conduct spot checks
Support with medication sign off in line with company policy
Assist clients with daily living activities, e.g. personal care, meal preparation, and light house keeping
Provide companionship and emotional support
Administer medication and monitor health conditions
Develop and maintain positive relationships with clients and their families
Follow individualised care plans and report any changes in clients conditions to care manager
Ensure the safety and well-being of clients at all times
Participate in the on-call rota, shared with the wider team
Person Specification:
Genuine passion for helping others
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Reliable, compassionate, and patient nature
Team player, self- motivated, proactive, flexible and adaptable
Ability to organise and prioritise workload and work under pressure
Join our dedicated team and become a valued member of our community-focused care organisation. Make a difference in the lives of those who need it most. Apply now! Submit your CV via the apply online function.
Continuity of Care Services are an Equally Opportunities, Disability Aware and CQC Regulated Employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Care Assistant who is ready to take on leadership responsibilities and make a real difference in the lives of our clients.
Senior Care Assistant Job Overview:
Job Title: Senior Care Assistant
Location: Maidstone and the surrounding areas (Bearsted, Langley, Park Wood, Shepway, Loose, Coxheath, Allington, Barming, Kings Hill, Ditton, Aylesford)
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: from £13.96 to £14.96 per hour with enhanced rates for UK public holidays
Schedule: up to 30 hours per week with variable hours from 6:45am to 10:00pm, Monday to Friday and alternate weekends
Eligibility Criteria for a Senior Care Assistant:
Minimum of 2 years' experience of working in Health and Social Care, with some supervisory/ leadership skills
NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (desirable but not essential)
Full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle (essential)
Please note you must be eligible to work in the UK. We do not offer sponsorship
About Us:
At Continuity of Care Services, we believe in the power of community and the importance of compassionate care. Our mission is to provide exceptional support to those in need, ensuring they live fulfilling and independent lives. We are a dedicated team of professionals who take pride in making a positive impact on the lives of our clients.
Job Description:
As a Senior Care Assistant, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality care, supervising a team of Care Assistants, and supporting our client's daily needs. You will also assist with shadow shifts, spot checks, training staff, and ensuring that safeguarding and health and safety procedures are adhered to. Your work will make a real difference in the lives of those you care for, helping them maintain their independence and improve their quality of life.
You will work closely with our care manager who will support you to oversee our clients in the Maidstone area.
As well as supervisory duties, your schedule will include shifts of varying lengths, start and finish times and you will need to be available to work alternate weekends.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead, motivate and support a team of care colleagues
Manage shadowing, competency assessments and conduct spot checks
Support with medication sign off in line with company policy
Assist clients with daily living activities, e.g. personal care, meal preparation, and light house keeping
Provide companionship and emotional support
Administer medication and monitor health conditions
Develop and maintain positive relationships with clients and their families
Follow individualised care plans and report any changes in clients conditions to care manager
Ensure the safety and well-being of clients at all times
Participate in the on-call rota, shared with the wider team
Person Specification:
Genuine passion for helping others
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Reliable, compassionate, and patient nature
Team player, self- motivated, proactive, flexible and adaptable
Ability to organise and prioritise workload and work under pressure
Join our dedicated team and become a valued member of our community-focused care organisation. Make a difference in the lives of those who need it most. Apply now! Submit your CV via the apply online function.
Continuity of Care Services are an Equally Opportunities, Disability Aware and CQC Regulated Employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
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