Senior Care Assistant

Care UK Plc; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Barnsley is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to supervise shifts and manage care plans. You will be responsible for administering medication and supporting residents in daily activities. The ideal candidate will have leadership experience and a good understanding of care planning. Benefits include access to wages at any time, training opportunities, and numerous discounts. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, apply now.

Benefits

Access to wages at any time

Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements

Career development and training

Online and in-store discounts

Annual purchase holiday scheme

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a care setting is essential.
• Organizational skills are important for managing shifts and team resources.
• A good understanding of health and social care is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the care team during your shift.
• Manage care plans and communicate with families and health professionals.
• Administer medication according to care plans.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Care planning

Medication administration

IT literacy

Education

NVQ Level 3 in health and social care

Job description

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

Benefits

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 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.