About this role
Job summary The Solent Grange Care Home is a 89-bedded residential, nursing, and dementia care facility located in Wootton, Isle of Wight. The home has a CQC rating of 'Good' and is highly rated by the public, with a 9.7 score on Carehome.co.uk. As a Senior Care Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting both residents and staff in their everyday lives, while demonstrating a compassionate and empathetic approach.
Main duties of the job The Senior Care Assistant role at Solent Grange Care Home involves providing high-quality care and support to residents, as well as leading and mentoring the care team. Responsibilities include administering medications, coordinating daily activities, and ensuring the wellbeing and safety of all residents. The successful candidate will work a rotation of day and night shifts, including alternate weekends, and must be trained in medication management.
About us OLYMPUS OPCO LTD is the operator of Solent Grange Care Home, a 89-bedded residential, nursing, and dementia care facility located in Wootton, Isle of Wight. The home has a CQC rating of 'Good' and is highly rated by the public, with a 9.7 score on Carehome.co.uk. The organisation is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment, where employees can learn from each other's cultures, beliefs, and experiences.
Job description Job responsibilities
About the Home:
Solent Grange Care Home, Staplers Road, Wootton, Isle of Wight, PO33 4RW 89 Bedded, Residential, Nursing and Dementia Home CQC Rating – Good Rated 9.7 on Carehome.co.uk About the role
Senior Care Assistant Full-Time contract £13.20 per hour Working alternate weekends required Working a rotation of day & night shifts (12 hour shifts) Medications trained required What will Aria Care Offer you?
Blue Light Discount Card Holiday & days out discounts Long service awards Recognition programme And much more! We are looking for a compassionate Senior Care Assistant to support both residents and staff in their everyday lives. If you are someone who enjoys taking a leadership role and encouraging development and growth within your team, a senior care assistant position at Aria Care is the role for you. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer and thrive on learning from each other’s cultures, beliefs, and experiences. If you are empathetic, respectful and have a growth mindset, Aria Care is the perfect place for you.
It would be great to hear from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
The ideal candidate for the Senior Care Assistant role should have experience in a similar position, as well as be trained in medication management. A compassionate and empathetic approach, along with a growth mindset, are essential for this role.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Aria Care
Address OLYMPUS OPCO LTD
Wootton
PO33 4RW
Employer's website https://www.ariacare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)