Night Shift Senior Care Lead — Care & Planning Expert

Care UK; Wesham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wagestream

Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements

Career development and apprenticeship

Discounts and perks

Holiday scheme

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Care UK is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to lead shifts, manage care plans, and support residents with daily needs. You will administer medications, conduct risk assessments, and collaborate with families and healthcare professionals to deliver person-centered care.

The role emphasizes leadership within a supportive team and ongoing development through training and the apprenticeship scheme. Join a multi-award-winning provider focused on compassionate care.

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.

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

IT literacy

Delegation

Care planning

Medication administration

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Care UK is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to lead shifts, manage care plans, and support residents with daily needs. You will administer medications, conduct risk assessments, and collaborate with families and healthcare professionals to deliver person-centered care.

The role emphasizes leadership within a supportive team and ongoing development through training and the apprenticeship scheme. Join a multi-award-winning provider focused on compassionate care.