Senior Care Assistant

Staffline Recruitment Ireland is recruiting on behalf of a client for Senior Care Worker positions within Adult Residential and Dementia Care services supporting older people.

Permanent Roles Available

• 37 hours per week
• 32 hours per week

As a Senior Care Worker, you will support older people, including those living with dementia, whilst providing leadership and guidance to the wider care team.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care.
• Support residents living with dementia.
• Supervise and support Care Workers.
• Administer medication and maintain records.
• Assist with care plans and risk assessments.
• Promote independence, dignity and wellbeing.
• Ensure safeguarding and health & safety standards are met.

Essential Criteria

• NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent).
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a health and social care setting.
• Experience supporting older people and/or individuals living with dementia.
• Experience administering medication.
• Good communication and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of person-centred care and safeguarding.
• Flexibility to work a rota including evenings, weekends and sleepovers.

Desirable Criteria

• Previous Senior Care Worker, Team Leader or supervisory experience.
• Experience within residential or dementia care services.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Working Pattern Candidates must be flexible to work on a rota basis.

Typical shifts may include:

• 08:00 - 20:00
• 14:00 - 23:00, followed by a sleepover and then 07:30 - 14:30

Shift patterns may vary depending on service needs. Most staff work their contracted hours across approximately 4 days per week.

Sleepovers Senior Care Workers are expected to complete approximately 10 sleepover shifts per month. Sleepovers are paid at £75 per shift in addition to salary.

Benefits

• Permanent contracts
• Additional sleepover payments
• Training and development opportunities
• Supportive working environment
• Career progression opportunities

If you are passionate about supporting older people and making a positive difference, apply today or contact Staffline Recruitment Ireland for a confidential discussion.