SENIOR CARER Newton Abbot, England
Job description
Dunmore Residential Home in Newton Abbot is looking for a confident and compassionate Senior Carers to join and lead the team on day time or night time shifts. We are open to part time and full time applications. Applicants must have their Level 2 Health & Social Care and preferably their Level 3 (or working towards it/happy to undertake it).
SUMMARY OF THE ROLE
A senior carer normally has worked previously as a care assistant and is now ready to take on more responsibility. You will still work closely with the vulnerable adults and deliver hands on care but you will also be leading and guiding a team of carers. You will build solid relationships and trust with the vulnerable service users, sometimes in challenging situations. You will be trained in more advanced aspects of care such as medication administration and more documentation.
ABOUT YOU:
- NVQ 3 or equivalent (or at least working towards)
- An excellent level of English
- A warm & friendly personality
- A good communicator
- Able to use initiative
- Able to lead a team
- Keen to take on responsibility
