Assistant Manager / Care Team leader

Howard Finley Care Ltd; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A care service provider is looking for a Senior Care Assistant in Macclesfield to deliver high-quality, person-centered care to elderly residents. You will lead and support care staff, ensuring residents' needs are met with dignity and compassion. Essential qualifications include NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care and strong communication skills. Competitive hourly rate with additional benefits including training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate with weekend enhancements

Training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a care environment, ideally with older people.
• Willingness to undertake medication administration training.
• Reliable and flexible to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of personal and practical care.
• Act as a role model for junior care staff.
• Safely administer medication as per policy.

Skills

Compassionate approach

Strong communication skills

Ability to lead by example

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or working towards it)

Job description

Howard Finley Care Ltd

Overview

To provide high-quality, person-centered care to elderly residents, while taking a supervisory role in leading and supporting care staff on shift. The Senior Care Assistant ensures that residents' physical, emotional, and social needs are met with dignity and compassion, and contributes to the smooth day-to-day running of the care home.

Job Purpose:

To provide high-quality, person-centered care to elderly residents, while taking a supervisory role in leading and supporting care staff on shift. The Senior Care Assistant ensures that residents' physical, emotional, and social needs are met with dignity and compassion, and contributes to the smooth day-to-day running of the care home.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of personal and practical care in line with individual care plans.
• Support residents with daily living activities, including mobility, hygiene, dressing, eating, and apply positive relationships with residents, families, and professionals to enhance wellbeing and trust.

• Act as a role model for junior care staff, offering guidance, support, and direction.
• Take responsibility for leading shifts and ensuring smooth handovers.
• Assist with training and mentoring new or junior staff to ensure consistent standards of care.

• Safely administer, store, and record medications as per policy and training.
• Report any medication discrepancies or issues promptly.

Person Specification

Essential:

• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (minimum)
• Experience in a care environment, ideally with older people
• Willingness to undertake medication administration training
• Ability to lead by example and support others
• Compassionate, respectful, and person-centered approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Reliable, flexible, and able to work as part of a team

Desirable:

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or working towards it)
• Previous experience as a Senior Care Assistant or shift leader
• Medication administration experience

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate with weekend enhancements
• Training and career development opportunities