Senior Care Assistant

NHS; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Cramlington is looking for a Care Team Leader to develop and implement personalized care plans. The successful candidate will lead a team of Care Assistants while ensuring high standards of care. This role requires experience in senior care and a Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification. Competitive benefits and an engaging work environment are offered.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Nutritious meal during shift

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Group life assurance

Wagestream financial wellbeing

Award-winning learning and development

GP online consultation service

Colleague discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Recognition schemes

Referral scheme up to £1000

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior care role is required.
• Certification in Level 3 Health & Social Care is needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement personalized care plans.
• Lead a team of Care Assistants.
• Assist registered nurse and care manager.

Skills

Senior Care Experience

Level 3 Health & Social Care

Job description

Main duties of the job

Planning and implementing care that gives residents a sense of security, dignity and independence. Getting to know residents and families, delivering personalised care plans. Leading a team of Care Assistants, maintaining high standards of care. Assisting the Registered Nurse and Care Manager, providing physical and mental stimulation through social and recreational activities and administering medication.

About us

At HC-One, our purpose is to support those in our care to lead their best lives. As the Kind Care Company, we strive to be the first‑choice care provider for families, colleagues and commissioners.

Core values

Kindness the HC-One Way: curiosity, compassion, creativity, courage, continuity.

Job responsibilities

• Day shift 8–8 with alternate weekend working, 33 or 44 hours.
• Planning and implementing personalised care plans.
• Leading a team of Care Assistants.
• Assisting registered nurse and care manager with medication and activities.
• Maintaining accurate records and strong relationships with the team.
• Recognising signs of abuse, harm or neglect and reporting concerns.

Person Specification

• Senior Care Experience.
• Level 3 Health & Social Care.

Qualifications

• Senior Care Experience.
• Level 3 Health & Social Care.

Experience

• Senior Care Experience.
• Level 3 Health & Social Care.

Additional Criteria

• Senior Care Experience.
• Level 3 Health & Social Care.

Benefits

• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG.
• Hourly rate subject to experience and qualifications.
• Free uniform.
• Nutritious meal during eight‑hour shift.
• Company pension scheme.
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays.
• Group life assurance cover.
• Wagestream financial wellbeing.
• Award‑winning learning and development.
• GP online consultation service.
• Colleague discounts.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Recognition schemes.
• Referral scheme up to £1000.

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