Night Shift Care Lead – Senior Care Assistant

Care UK; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

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Job summary

Care UK in Wisbech is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to lead shifts, case manage residents and liaise with families and healthcare professionals to create and deliver strong care plans. You will administer and record medications, conduct risk assessments, and work with care assistants to keep residents active and independent while supporting the leadership team to develop services.

A warm, professional approach is essential.

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

Education

NVQ Level 3 in health and social care desirable

Tools

IT literate

Job description

Care UK in Wisbech is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to lead shifts, case manage residents and liaise with families and healthcare professionals to create and deliver strong care plans. You will administer and record medications, conduct risk assessments, and work with care assistants to keep residents active and independent while supporting the leadership team to develop services.

A warm, professional approach is essential.