Senior Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading care provider in Beverley is seeking a passionate Senior Care Assistant to lead shifts and ensure exceptional care for residents. You will manage care plans, administer medication, and support a team to enhance residents' quality of life. The ideal candidate will have an NVQ Level 3 in health and social care and a dedication to resident welfare. This role offers comprehensive training and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Access to wages anytime through Wagestream

Career development and training

Online and in-store discounts

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and supervise others.
• Well-organized and IT literate.
• Experience or willingness to train in administering medication.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supervising shifts.
• Managing residents' care and liaising with families.
• Administering and recording medication.
• Conducting risk assessments.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Care planning

Medication administration

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


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.