Senior Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to oversee shifts and ensure exceptional resident care. Responsibilities include supervising team members, managing care plans, and administering medication. Ideal candidates will have NVQ Level 3 in health and social care and a passion for helping others. Join a supportive team that values teamwork and personal development while making a difference in residents' lives. This role offers flexibility with a three shifts on, three shifts off schedule.

Benefits

Access to wages at any time

Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements

Career development and training

Discounts at hundreds of stores

Annual holiday purchase scheme

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in leading and supervising shifts.
• Understanding of care planning processes.
• Willingness to train in administering medication.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise your shift effectively.
• Case manage residents and liaise with families and healthcare professionals.
• Administer and record medication accurately.
• Carry out risk assessments and support daily needs of residents.

Skills

Leading and supervising others

Care planning processes

Administering medication

Excellent IT skills

Organizational skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in health and social care

Job description

8am to 8pm

3 Shifts on, 3 Shifts off, Fixed Rota Pattern

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

• 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 youll 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.