About The Role
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Senior Care Assistant to lead and inspire our care teams at Lister House, ensuring the highest standards of person-centred care.
Work pattern: 36 hours per week, working 3 over 7 days. 8am to 8pm. This role includes weekends and bank holidays.
As a Senior Care Assistant, you will lead and inspire care teams to deliver compassionate, high-quality support that reflects our values and respects each individual’s unique needs. You will create personalised care plans, optimise health and well-being, and ensure beneficiary choices and preferences are at the heart of their care. The role includes assessing and managing risks to health, safety, and independence, continuously reviewing plans to empower beneficiaries to reach their potential. You will also monitor their overall well-being, respond to changes promptly, manage shifts effectively, and mentor team members to support their professional growth.
What we are looking for:
To succeed in this role, you must hold a Level 3 Diploma in Adult Social Care or equivalent and be willing to work towards a Level 3 Team Leader/Supervisory Apprenticeship Standard. Evidence of professional development in dementia care is essential. Experience in care homes, adult health, social care, or community settings is required, along with skills in assessing needs, creating care plans, managing medicines, and providing compassionate end-of-life care.
What we offer:
Here at RBL, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.
1. Generous pension with employer contributions up to 14% (salary sacrifice options available)
2. Life assurance of 3 times your salary
3. Enhanced sick pay
4. 22 days of paid annual leave plus bank holidays
5. Paid carers and dependents leave
6. DBS checks covered by us
7. Free parking
8. Access to internal and external learning and development opportunities
9. Rewards hub with exclusive discounts
About Lister House:
Lister House is one of six care homes ran by the Royal British Legion, we provide care for those who have served in the Armed Forces and their dependants. Lister House provides Nursing Care, Residential Care, Dementia Care and offers Day Care. There is a chapel, a fully licenced bar that is backed by a dedicated activities team. As part of our award-winning team, you will receive full support with training and your personal development.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr