Senior Care Assistant

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; Aiskew; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A care recruitment agency in Bedale is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to lead and support a dedicated team. This role offers flexible shifts, the opportunity for weekly pay, and support from a consultant. Responsibilities include health monitoring, medication administration, and engaging residents in activities. Candidates should have previous experience, appropriate certifications, and a valid DBS. This position is ideal for those looking to make an impact in care homes across the UK.

Benefits

Weekly pay every Friday

Consultant support throughout placements

Out-of-hours assistance

Help maintaining Enhanced DBS

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Care Assistant or Senior Healthcare Assistant required.
• Enhanced Adult DBS should be dated within 2 years.
• Full Care Certificate must be current or on update service.
• Training Certificate for administering medication is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train the team of care assistants.
• Manage care plans including creation and delivery.
• Monitor health indicators like heart rate and blood pressure.
• Communicate progress with families.
• Engage residents with activities.
• Administer medications and fill reports.
• Assist residents with dressing, washing, and bathroom use.
• Serve meals and assist with feeding.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Medication Administration

Health Monitoring

Education

Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Full Care Certificate

Enhanced DBS

Job description

Senior Care Assistant – Bedale | £12.50 – £14.01 per hour, weekly pay

Looking to work in care homes temporary – join a dedicated care home team in Bedale as a Senior Care Assistant and enjoy improper pay, flexible shifts and genuine support from your consultant every step of the way. You will need your own car if not local*.

As a Senior Care Assistant in Bedale you will:

• Lead the team of care assistants they are responsible for and train new staff
• Have ownership of the care plan, including its creation and delivery
• Monitor general health and vital signs such as heart rate and blood pressure
• Communicate with families about their relative's progress
• Deliver activities to stimulate and engage residents
• Fill in medication reports / Administer medication
• Assist residents in dressing, washing and using the bathroom
• Serve meals and assist with feeding when required

What's in it for you?

• Weekly pay every Friday
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placements
• Out-of-hours assistance whenever you need it
• Help maintaining your Enhanced DBS certificate
• The choice to work locally in Bedale or across the UK
• A range of shifts to suit your schedule, including alternate weekends

What we're looking for:

• Previous experience as a Senior Care Assistant or Senior Healthcare Assistant
• Enhanced Adult DBS – dated within 2 years or on the update service
• Full Care Certificate – dated within 2 years or on the update service
• Level 3 in Health & Social Care
• Training Certificate for Administering Medication & experience in medication

Job Number: PRESTIGE-INDEDUCARE

Location: Bedale

Role: Senior Care Assistant

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy