Bank Senior Care Assistant

Care UK; Darlington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the care sector is seeking a dedicated Senior Care Assistant to join their team. This rewarding role offers the chance to lead and supervise shifts while managing care plans and supporting residents in their daily activities. With a strong emphasis on flexibility, you can tailor your schedule to fit your lifestyle, all while making a meaningful difference in the lives of others. The company values caring, passion, and teamwork, providing excellent training and development opportunities. If you are committed to enhancing the lives of residents and are passionate about care, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Wagestream - access your wages at any time

Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements

Career development and training

Access to approved apprenticeship scheme

Hundreds of online and in-store discounts

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and supervise others in a care setting.
• Well-organized and IT literate with a good understanding of care planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise shifts, ensuring high-quality care for residents.
• Manage care plans and liaise with families and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Communication

Care Planning

Medication Administration

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Are you a passionate and caring individual looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for development? Join Care UK, a multi award winning care provider as a Senior Care Assistant.

Join our bank team and embrace unparalleled flexibility by having the freedom to tailor your schedule to fit your lifestyle, whilst being a valued team member. Experience the true empowerment of a flexible and fulfilling career journey with Care UK.

The Role

• Leading and supervising your shift
• Case managing residents and liaising with families, healthcare professionals and other stakeholders to ensure that the best care plans are created and delivered
• Administering and recording medication
• Carrying out risk assessments
• Working alongside care assistants to support residents with daily needs, ensuring residents remain as active and independent as possible
• Working closely with the leadership team to develop services
• Provide a fun, inclusive, and professional approach at all times

Some of our benefits by joining the Care UK family:

• Wagestream- access your wages at any time
• Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements
• Career development, training and access to our approved apprenticeship scheme
• Hundreds of online and in-store discounts
• Wellbeing support

About You

• NVQ Level 3 in health and social care desirable
• Be well-organised, IT literate and adept at allocating and delegating work appropriately
• Proven ability to lead and supervise others
• A good understanding of care planning processes
• Be experienced in or happy to undertake training on administering medication
• Above all, have a natural ability to help make the lives of others more fulfilling

We are looking for people to make a difference to residents' lives every day. When you join Care UK you'll be joining a team who all share the same values: caring, passionate and teamwork. You will have a strong desire to help people and put residents at the heart of everything you do.

We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, let us help fulfil yours. Click apply now.