Night Shift Senior Care Lead - Medication & Care Plans

Care UK; Brough; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wagestream

Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements

Career development

Discounts

Annual holiday scheme

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Care UK is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to lead and supervise shifts, develop care plans, and support residents daily with dignity and respect. You will work closely with families and health professionals to ensure the best care plans are created and delivered.

This role requires IT literacy, strong organisational skills, and the ability to lead a care team. You will contribute to medication administration, risk assessments, and a culture of compassionate, high-quality 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.
• Experience with medication administration training or willingness to undertake it.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise your shift.
• Case manage residents and liaise with families and professionals to create care plans.
• Administer and record medication.
• Carry out risk assessments.
• Support residents with daily needs to promote independence.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop services.
• Provide a fun, inclusive, and professional approach at all times.

Skills

Leadership

Delegation

Care planning

IT literacy

Organisation

Education

NVQ Level 3 in health and social care

Job description

Care UK is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to lead and supervise shifts, develop care plans, and support residents daily with dignity and respect. You will work closely with families and health professionals to ensure the best care plans are created and delivered.

This role requires IT literacy, strong organisational skills, and the ability to lead a care team. You will contribute to medication administration, risk assessments, and a culture of compassionate, high-quality care.