Senior Care Assistant

Care UK Plc; Barnard Castle; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Barnard Castle seeks a dedicated Senior Care Assistant to lead shifts, manage care plans, and support residents' daily needs. This role offers excellent training and career development opportunities. Candidates should have strong leadership skills and a desire to improve residents' lives. Join a passionate team committed to making a difference in care.

Benefits

Wagestream - access your wages at any time

Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements

Career development and training

Online and in-store discounts

Annual purchase holiday scheme

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in leading and supervising others.
• Ability to manage care plans effectively.
• Training or experience in administering medication.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise your shift.
• Case manage residents and liaise with families and professionals.
• Administer and record medication.
• Support residents with daily needs.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Care planning

Interpersonal skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in health and social care

Job description

Overview

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.

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

Benefits

• 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 or happy to undertake training on 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. Click apply now.