Senior Care Assistant

Care Uk; Aberford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wagestream - access your wages at any 

Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements

Career development, training and an/ap

Job summary

Care UK is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to join our team. You will lead shifts, supervise colleagues and ensure high standards of resident care while delivering compassionate support.

You will administer and record medications, carry out risk assessments and work with families and professionals to create and implement care plans. You’ll help residents stay engaged and independent, supported by a values-driven leadership team.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and supervising a care team during shifts.
• Strong organisational skills and IT literacy.
• Understanding of care planning and risk assessment processes.
• Experience administering medication.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise your shift and coordinate care.
• Case manage residents and liaise with families and professionals.
• Administer and record medication.
• Carry out risk assessments.
• Support residents to stay active and independent.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop services.
• Provide a warm, professional approach at all times.

Skills

Leadership

Organised

IT literate

Delegation

Care planning

Medication administration

Education

NVQ Level 3 in health and social care

Job description

Senior Care Assistant

Are you a passionate and caring individual looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for development? Join Care UK, a multi award winning care provider as a Senior Care Assistant.

The Role

• 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

Some of our benefits by joining the Care UK family:

• Wagestream - access your wages at any time
• Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements
• Career development, training and access to our approved apprenticeship scheme
• Hundreds of online and in-store discounts
• Annual purchase holiday scheme
• Wellbeing support

About You

• 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 administering medication
• Above all, have a natural ability to help make the lives of others more fulfilling

We are looking for people to make a difference to residents' lives every day. When you join Care UK you'll be joining a team who all share the same values: caring, passionate and teamwork. You will have a strong desire to help people and put residents at the heart of everything you do. We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, let us help fulfil yours.