Senior Care Assistant

Outram Fields in Bradway, Sheffield is a beautiful care home providing 69 spacious ensuite bedrooms as well as 6 luxury suites. Our stunning home features luxurious lounges and dining rooms, an on-site café bar, a cinema and a professional hair and beauty salon, and includes a community dedicated to the care of people living with dementia.

Job Title: Senior Care Assistant – Night Shift

Location: Sheffield, UK

Hours: Full Time. Includes alternate weekend working.

Salary: £14.56 per hour plus company benefits.

• Provide high quality care to residential and dementia residents.
• Support and promote choice, individuality and independence for all residents.
• Supervise staff to ensure best practice care.
• Carry out medication administration (with relevant qualification) and maintain accurate records.
• Assist with induction, support and training of new staff.
• Encourage professional development and career progression.
• Maintain health and safety standards and support quality improvement initiatives.

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification.
• Knowledge of care legislation and CQC Fundamental Standards.
• Supervisory experience and medication administration experience with relevant qualification.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working with older people and dementia; prior experience as a Senior Care Assistant desirable.

• Physically and medically able to carry out duties and responsibilities with or without assistive aids.
• Team player, self-motivated, proactive, flexible and adaptable.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload and work under pressure.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

• Paid Breaks.
• Uniforms.
• Staff Meals.
• Nest Pension.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Care Workers Charity.
• Spice of Life – Discount Retail Scheme.
• Cycle Scheme.
• Eye Care.
• Refer a Friend Scheme.
• Reward Vouchers.
• Quarterly & Annual Company Recognition Awards.