Senior Care Assistant

Senior Care Assistant / Team Leader – Luxury Retirement Home – AV2021 Location: Paignton, DevonPay: £14.22 – £15.22 per hour + Paid BreaksHours: Full Time – Days Only About the Home Avon Search is delighted to be recruiting for an experienced Senior Care Assistant / Team Leader on behalf of an exceptional, independently owned residential care home located in the beautiful seaside town of Paignton, Devon. This highly regarded home provides outstanding residential and respite care for up to 44 residents aged 65 and over, offering a welcoming and supportive environment where people can enjoy later life with dignity and independence. The home has built an excellent reputation for delivering exceptional standards of person-centred care and is proud to hold an Outstanding CQC rating. Ideally located within easy walking distance of local seaside shops and sandy beaches, the home offers residents a wonderful environment in one of the most beautiful parts of Devon. Residents enjoy a warm and sociable community atmosphere, with experienced staff dedicated to helping every individual make the most of daily life. The Role As a Senior Care Assistant / Team Leader, you will play a vital role in supporting the delivery of exceptional care while providing day-to-day leadership and guidance to the care team. You will work closely with residents, families and colleagues to ensure the highest standards of person-centred care are consistently maintained. As a senior member of the team, you will lead by example, support colleagues and help create a safe, positive and welcoming environment where residents can live fulfilling and meaningful lives. Your responsibilities will include:

Leading, supporting and motivating care staff during day shiftsDelivering high-quality, person-centred care to residentsAssisting residents with personal care and daily living activitiesAdministering and supporting with medication, where trained and authorisedMaintaining accurate care records and documentationMonitoring residents' wellbeing and reporting any changes appropriatelyPromoting independence, dignity, choice and respect at all timesSupporting residents to participate in activities and enjoy an active social lifeActing as a positive role model and mentor for the wider care teamHelping to maintain a safe, friendly and welcoming environment About You To be successful in this role, you will ideally have previous experience as a

Senior Care Assistant or Team Leader within a residential or nursing care setting. You will be a compassionate and reliable care professional with excellent communication skills and the confidence to support and lead a team. We are looking for someone with:

Previous experience within a residential or nursing care environmentExperience as a Senior Care Assistant, Team Leader or similar position desirableNVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care desirableMedication administration experience desirableStrong communication and leadership skillsA caring, compassionate and person-centred approachA proactive and positive attitudeA genuine passion for delivering outstanding care and enhancing residents' quality of life Benefits & Incentives

£14.22 – £15.22 per hour, depending on experiencePaid breaksFull Time Permanent – Days OnlyOpportunity to work within an Outstanding-rated care homeSupportive and experienced management teamFriendly and welcoming working environmentOngoing training and professional development opportunitiesExcellent opportunity for career progressionThe chance to work for a highly respected and well-established care providerA rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to residents' lives every day To Apply For more information or to apply, please contact Lauren at Avon Search on or email .