Senior Care Assistant | Care Home

Senior Care Assistant

Morgana Court & Lodge, South Cornelly, CF33 4RE

44hrs Contract

£14.14p.h

Silvercrest is a small family of nursing care homes across South Wales. Our ethos is to provide quality care while ensuring that privacy, dignity, and choice for our residents are at the heart of everything we do.

Are you experienced, motivated, and compassionate? Do you have leadership skills and a passion for supporting and inspiring others? We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our team as a Senior Care Assistant
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• Taking a lead role in all aspects of care within the home, ensuring the delivery of exceptional care outcomes.
• Supporting the Care Manager with the supervision, appraisal, and performance management of the care team, assisting colleagues to achieve their potential.
• Providing hands‑on care and support to residents, including assistance with personal care, mobility, and mealtime support.
• Building meaningful relationships with residents and their families to ensure a person‑centred approach to care.
• Collaborating with the care and nursing teams to ensure high‑quality care delivery.
• Assisting in the coordination and engagement of activities to promote residents' well‑being.
• Monitoring and recording residents' physical and emotional well‑being.
• Supporting and inspiring the care team, ensuring all team members attend necessary training and apply the learning in the workplace.
• Administering medication where trained to do so.
• Acting in a professional manner at all times with residents, visitors, and staff.

• Comprehensive training and induction program.
• Opportunity for professional development and career progression.
• Salary in line with Real Living Wage. Increasing with additional CHAP role & responsibilities.
• Reimbursement of SCW registration fees.
• Employee referral and reward scheme
• Supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Colleague Wellbeing - free access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
• Recognition schemes, including an Annual Thank You Celebration and Long Service Awards.
• Meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of residents.

• Experience in care, with previous supervisory experience preferred.
• QCF Level 3 or a willingness to work towards this qualification.
• Willingness to undertake CHAP (Care Home Advanced Practitioner) training
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to inspire and support others.
• Energetic, motivated, and caring individual with a positive mindset.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Welsh language skills are desirable but not essential.

• NVQ/QCF Level 2

• NVQ/QCF Level 3
• Previous Leadership Experience
• Previous Medication Administration Experience

Silver Crest Care, a family-run group of nursing care homes in South Wales, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, person-centred care. The organization's ethos emphasizes the importance of privacy, dignity, and choice for residents, ensuring these values are central to all operations.

The company fosters a supportive and inclusive work environment, offering comprehensive training programs and opportunities for professional development. Employees benefit from initiatives such as health and wellbeing programs, employee recognition schemes, and a commitment to work-life balance. This nurturing atmosphere contributes to a positive workplace culture where staff feel valued and motivated.

Silver Crest Care's mission revolves around providing compassionate and respectful care, fostering an environment where residents feel valued and supported. The company prioritizes individualized care plans, aiming to enhance the quality of life for each resident.