Senior Carer

Venrec are pleased to be recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced **Care Assistant** to join their care home based in **Dover, Kent**

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business where there is opportunity of progression within the company.
- Level 2 Diploma/NVQ in Health and Social Care or equivalent
- Experience administering medication
- Experience caring for individuals in a health care setting, including completing personal care and understanding dementia and mental health needs
- Experience leading and managing a team
- A kind, compassionate and patient nature
- Understanding CQC national minimum standards and key care principles

**Responsibilities of Senior Care Assistant Role**:

- To ensure that instructions by those above you are followed at all times and in the correct manner for the safety of the resident/s. Equally you must ensure that any instruction you give is carried out accordingly.
- To ensure that you contribute, to the best of your ability, to the efficient running of the home and the creation of an atmosphere conducive to the best interests of the residents.
- To ensure the administration of medication is given.

**Requirements of Senior Care Assistant Role**:

- A kind and caring person
- Previous experience in delivery medication required
- NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
- Must be suitably vaccinated against Covid-19

**Benefits**
- Ongoing training provided for personal development and support.
- Guaranteed Full or Part Time Contracted Hours (33 or 44 Hours a week)
- Full Induction
- Night senior Care Assistant shifts available
- Paid holiday
- The opportunities to progress within the company
- Work Place Pension (NEST)
- 2 free uniforms (tunics) and a badge

**This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly and supportive home where there is the opportunity to develop and progress.**

**Salary is minimum £10.19