Senior Care Assistant

The Greatham Foundation; Greatham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local care provider in Greatham is seeking a Senior Care Assistant. This role requires NVQ Level 3 qualifications and expertise in medication management, ensuring high standards of person-centred care. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience working with older adults, demonstrating compassionate leadership within the team. Commitment to CQC compliance and effective communication is essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 qualified with a good understanding of medication management.
• At least three years of experience working with older adults in a similar care setting.

Responsibilities

• Act as a Senior in charge, ensuring high standards of care to residents.
• Administer residents' medication in accordance with relevant policies.
• Responsible for supervision of staff within the care team.

Skills

Compassionate care

Medication management

CQC compliance

Leadership

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Job Overview

We’re looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Care Assistant to join our friendly team.

You’ll be NVQ Level 3 qualified with a good understanding of medication management and CQC compliance, and a commitment to providing safe, effective, person‑centred care.

If you’re a compassionate care professional who leads by example and takes pride in supporting others, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Description (Summary)

• To act as a Senior in charge, ensuring high standards of care to residents
• To administer residents’ medication in accordance with The Greatham Foundation medication policies and procedures, and to ensure that the policy for the storage and administration of medication is adhered to
• To be responsible for the effective deployment and supervision of staff within the care team, ensuring all tasks are completed during the period of duty and residents receive the required care
• To maintain a system of care planning and review which meets the physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs of each resident and to ensure that this system is supported by an effective recording system
• To ensure that care practices accord with The Greatham Foundation policies including the policies and rules contained within the employee handbook and to take appropriate action in reporting any issues to the Manager or Duty Manager
• To observe pre‑admission assessments carried out by the Manager and or Duty Manager, ensuring the needs of prospective resident can be met
• To be involved in the system for the protection of vulnerable adults
• To maintain effective working relationships with officers of the local authority and health professionals who may visit the home from time to time
• To promote social activities within Stichell House that are in accordance with residents’ wishes and support residents to take part
• To be involved with the manager and duty managers ensuring the provision of appropriate health care arrangements for each resident in terms of medical care, dental care, chiropody and ophthalmic care
• To undertake on call duties in the absence of Duty managers

Person Specification (Summary)

• NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care
• At least three years’ experience of working with older adults and understanding complex needs in a similar care setting, including medication administration

Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship as we have fully allocated our certificates of sponsorship.