Senior Care Assistant

Cura Workforce Solutions; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization is seeking experienced Senior Care Assistants to play a vital role in care planning and team leadership. You will lead shifts, administer medication, and ensure compliance with safeguarding standards while mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates must have NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care and a valid enhanced DBS. This role is based in Chesterfield, England, and requires the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior care role is essential.
• Valid enhanced DBS and up-to-date training are required.
• Knowledge of medication administration procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support care staff during shifts.
• Administer medication in accordance with policy.
• Monitor and review care plans for service users.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding and CQC standards.
• Mentor and support new staff.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Spire Staffing is seeking experienced Senior Care Assistants to take a leading role in delivering high standards of care and supporting junior team members. You’ll play a vital role in care planning and ensuring the wellbeing of service users across our client care homes.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting care staff on shift
• Administering medication in line with policy
• Monitoring, updating, and reviewing care plans
• Ensuring compliance with safeguarding and CQC standards
• Supporting new staff and mentoring junior carers

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
• Experience in a senior care role
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• A valid enhanced DBS and up-to-date training
• Knowledge of medication administration procedures and in date training

Spire Staffing does not provide sponsorship opportunities. Please only apply for this role if you currently have authorised right to work in the UK in place. We do accept applications from those with current sponsorship and looking to work extra hours in line with their current visa conditions. You will be required to submit evidence to us for compliance checking.