Relief Senior Care Assistant — Lead Shifts

MHA; Tees Valley; Remote; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Pension & life assurance

Free DBS checks

Counselling support

Flexible annual leave

Blue Light Discounts

Induction & training

Long service awards

Job summary

Reuben Manor, Stockton-on-Tees, seeks a Senior Care Assistant (Relief) to support the Home Manager and senior team across shifts, leading by example and ensuring safe, compassionate, person‑centred care with dignity for residents.

You will supervise care and ancillary staff, contribute to care planning and medication administration when delegated, and participate in 1:1s, supervisions and appraisals while upholding health, safety and inclusion in a warm home environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a care setting.
• Experience of leading a shift or deputising for a manager.
• Good IT skills, including use of email and basic office systems.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• The ability to lead, motivate and support a team.
• Sensitivity to the needs of older people and an inclusive approach to care.
• Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care is desirable, or willingness to work towards this.

Responsibilities

• Take temporary charge of the home during the absence of other senior colleagues, ensuring safe and effective day‑to‑day running.
• Lead, support and supervise care and ancillary staff, helping them reach required standards and develop their skills.
• Provide hands‑on care and health supervision to residents when required, always promoting dignity, privacy and choice.
• Support the Home Manager in meeting statutory, regulatory and organisational requirements, including record‑keeping and audits.
• Administer medication in line with the Medication Policy where delegated.
• Support care planning, key working and the development of meaningful activities that enhance residents’ quality of life.
• Carry out or support regular 1:1s, supervisions and appraisals in line with policy.
• Promote good practice in health & safety, fire safety, food safety and infection prevention.
• Be flexible to cover care shifts, on‑call duties and occasional travel for meetings or training.

Skills

Care setting experience

Shift leadership

IT skills & email

Communication skills

Team leadership

Dignity & inclusive care

Diploma in Adult Care

Education

Diploma in Adult Care (Level 3)

Job description

Reuben Manor, Stockton-on-Tees, seeks a Senior Care Assistant (Relief) to support the Home Manager and senior team across shifts, leading by example and ensuring safe, compassionate, person‑centred care with dignity for residents.

You will supervise care and ancillary staff, contribute to care planning and medication administration when delegated, and participate in 1:1s, supervisions and appraisals while upholding health, safety and inclusion in a warm home environment.