Senior Care Assistant

Sisters Hospitallers

Senior Care Assistant

£28080

Sisters Hospitallers, Lichfield

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 4 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: ced03e87adcc4096bb0f3e3a394a2fe0

Full Job Description

As a Senior Care Assistant you will act as a role model by leading and supervising the care team. You will promote high standards of person centred care by ensuring all team members are trained and supervised appropriately and you will communicate professionally and warmly with visitors, family members and other health care professionals.

Above all we want someone that shares in our Hospitaller Values. These are:

  • Sensitivity for the excluded

  • Service to the sick and needy

  • Liberating welcoming

  • Holistic health

  • Professional quality

  • Humanity in care

  • Ethical intervention

  • Historical awareness

    We are looking for a caring, compassionate individual who can manage a team, solve problems, show good judgement and communicate with all sorts of people.


  • For this role, the successful candidate will have:
  • At least one year's experience in a similar role and setting

  • Able to write, update and review care plans

  • Have knowledge on the safe handling, administration and disposal of medications

  • NVQ/ QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care qualification

  • Current residency in the UK with valid right to work (we are not able to offer any sponsorships or Visas or recruit from overseas)

  • Lead, supervise and support the care team

  • IT Literate

  • Ability to handle multiple priorities

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Must have a driving licence and access to a vehicle, Senior care: 1 year (preferred)

  • Medication and Care Plans: 1 year (preferred)


  • Licence/Certification:
  • NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (preferred)

  • Driving Licence and access to a car (preferred)

    We have just celebrated our 143rd Anniversary! Since 1881 hospitality is our core value and, therefore, it's always at the heart of everything we do. With a deeply human attitude and without discrimination, we aim to offer and provide care and support for people who are sick, disabled, elderly or suffering from dementia.


  • As a worldwide congregation, we are present in 27 countries across Europe, Asia, Africa, and America.

    £12.80 - £13.50 per hour

    36 hours per week, including alternative weekends

    Footherley Hall Care Home is a Values led charity care provider in Shenstone (WS14 0HG) and we are looking for likeminded people who share our Values to join our dedicated and well respected team.

    Benefits of working with Sisters Hospitallers:
  • Flexible hours

  • Employee discounts, online & high street stores

  • Paid Practical Training

  • Free parking

  • Free uniform, training and PPE

  • Company pension scheme

  • Career progression

  • Diverse workforce

  • Wide range of training courses available

  • Paid Holiday

  • Wellbeing support, Job Types: Full-time, Permanent


  • Pay: £12.80-£13.50 per hour

    Benefits:
  • Company pension

  • Discounted or free food

  • Employee discount

  • Free parking

  • On-site parking

  • Referral programme


  • Schedule:
  • Day shift

  • Monday to Friday

  • Weekend availability