Senior Care Assistant

Cura Workforce Solutions; Darwen; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare staffing agency in the UK is seeking experienced Senior Care Assistants to lead care delivery in client care homes. In this role, you will support and mentor junior team members, ensuring compliance with care standards, and actively participate in care planning. Candidates need NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent, strong communication skills, and leadership experience. This position requires a valid enhanced DBS and up-to-date training.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and support care staff on shift.
• Administer medication in line with policy.
• Monitor and review care plans.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent

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.