Night Care Lead: Empower Lives, Lead Teams, Plan Care

Care UK; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wagestream

Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements

Career development, training and ap­pr

Hundreds of online and in-store(dis)

Annual purchase holiday scheme

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Care UK is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to lead shifts, manage resident care plans, and support daily living activities. You will work with families and health professionals to ensure high-quality, person-centred care in a supportive team setting.

The role emphasises leadership, meticulous record-keeping, and a commitment to safeguarding residents’ wellbeing. Training and development opportunities are available within a values-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Care planning

Medication administration

Team supervision

IT literacy

Education

NVQ Level 3 in health and social care

Job description

Care UK is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to lead shifts, manage resident care plans, and support daily living activities. You will work with families and health professionals to ensure high-quality, person-centred care in a supportive team setting.

The role emphasises leadership, meticulous record-keeping, and a commitment to safeguarding residents’ wellbeing. Training and development opportunities are available within a values-driven environment.