Bank Senior Care Assistant

Crystal Care Collection Limited; Cootham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction training

Paid breaks

Blue Light Card

Enhanced DBS check

Refer a Friend bonus

Uniform provided

Pay Day Breakfast

Free meal on shift

Training and progression

Job summary

Crystal Care Collection Limited in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to support residents and help lead the wider care team. You’ll be trusted with medication administration, reviewing care plans and guiding less experienced colleagues to ensure every resident receives the highest standard of care.

The role offers a permanent rolling rota with three shifts on followed by three off, day and night shifts, with competitive pay and opportunities for ongoing training and

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
• Experience as a Care Assistant in residential or nursing settings
• Confident administering medication and maintaining accurate records
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Mentoring and supporting colleagues; attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care tailored to each resident's needs.
• Act as a Key Worker for allocated residents and ensure care plans are implemented and reviewed.
• Safely administer medication and maintain medication records.
• Review and update individual care plans to ensure residents receive the best support.
• Mentor, support and lead less experienced team members to promote best practice.
• Monitor residents' wellbeing and report changes promptly; keep records accurate.
• Liaise with healthcare professionals, relatives and colleagues to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain confidentiality and dignity; ensure health, safety and infection prevention compliance.
• Assist with meals and hydration and promote resident independence.
• Help maintain a clean, safe environment, including light housekeeping when needed.

Skills

Medication administration

Communication

Mentoring

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

supporting residents while helping to lead and develop the wider care team. You'll be trusted with additional responsibilities including medication administration, reviewing care plans and supporting less experienced colleagues, ensuring every resident receives the highest standard of care. This is a rewarding and varied role where no two days are the same.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality, person-centred care tailored to each resident's individual needs and preferences. Act as a Key Worker for allocated residents, ensuring their care plans are implemented and reviewed effectively. Safely administer medication and maintain accurate medication records in line with company procedures. Review, update and contribute to individual care plans to ensure residents receive the best possible support. Mentor, support and lead less experienced care team members, promoting best practice throughout the home. Monitor residents' physical and emotional wellbeing, reporting any changes promptly
and maintaining accurate records. Liaise effectively with healthcare professionals, relatives and colleagues to ensure continuity of care. Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality and dignity for every resident. Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, COSHH, Infection Prevention & Control and all relevant legislation. Support residents with meals and hydration, providing assistance where required while promoting independence. Assist in maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment, including light housekeeping duties when needed.

About You

We're looking for someone who: Holds, or is working towards, an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent). Has previous experience working as a Care Assistant within a residential or nursing environment. Is confident administering medication and maintaining accurate records. Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Enjoys mentoring and supporting colleagues. Demonstrates compassion, professionalism and
attention to detail. Can work effectively as part of a busy team while remaining calm under pressure. Is committed to delivering exceptional resident care every day.

Working Pattern

You will work on a permanent rolling rota of three consecutive shifts on followed by three consecutive shifts off. Available Shifts Days 8:00am - 8:00pm Nights 8:00pm 8:00am Bank Contract Pay Rates Days: £15.46 per hour Nights: £15.88 per hour

What We Offer

• Full induction training programme
• Paid breaks
• Fully funded Blue Light Card
• Fully funded Enhanced DBS check
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Uniform tunic provided
• Pay Day Breakfast
• Free meal on shift
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Supportive management team and opportunities for progression

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you're caring, reliable and ready to take the next step in your career while making a meaningful difference to people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

We are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this role.