Senior Care Assistant

TipTopJob; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Career development

Company pension

Potential progression to Duty/Deputy

Free meals on shifts

Job summary

Nurse Seekers are recruiting for an experienced Senior Care Assistant on behalf of a respected residential care provider. The role involves leading shifts, mentoring staff and ensuring residents receive exceptional person-centred care.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in residential care, strong medication administration experience and NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care. Right to work in the UK is required.

Qualifications

• NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care or working towards it.
• Minimum 5 years experience in a residential care environment.
• Experience leading or mentoring a care team.
• Strong medication administration experience (essential).
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and mentor Care Assistants to maintain high standards of care.
• Deliver high-quality personal care tailored to each resident's needs and promote dignity.
• Safely administer medications and maintain accurate records.
• Maintain care plans and daily documentation; monitor wellbeing and escalate concerns.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Medication administration

Mentoring/coaching

Communication

Right to work in UK

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Lead with compassion. Inspire your team. Make every day count.

Nurse Seekers are proud to be recruiting for an experienced Senior Care Assistant on behalf of a highly regarded residential care provider.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a caring, dependable and confident Senior Care Assistant looking to join a supportive home where dedication and commitment are genuinely recognised. If youre passionate about delivering exceptional person:centred care while leading by example, wed love to hear from you.

The Role

As a Senior Care Assistant, youll play a key role in the day:to:day running of the home, leading shifts, supporting your colleagues and ensuring residents receive the highest standards of care at all times.

This role is ideal for someone who is confident taking responsibility, has strong medication administration experience and prides themselves on being reliable, committed and compassionate.

What Youll Be Doing

Leading the Team

• Lead shifts, ensuring exceptional standards of care are maintained throughout.
• Support, mentor and motivate Care Assistants during each shift.
• Allocate workloads and ensure care is delivered safely and efficiently.
• Work closely with management to ensure the smooth running of the home.
• Lead by example, promoting professionalism, teamwork and high standards.

Providing Outstanding Care

• Deliver high:quality personal care tailored to each residents individual needs.
• Support residents with mobility, nutrition, hydration and daily living activities.
• Promote dignity, independence and choice in everything you do.
• Monitor residents physical and emotional wellbeing, escalating concerns appropriately.

Medication and Clinical Responsibilities

• Safely administer medication with confidence and accuracy.
• Maintain accurate medication records in line with best practice.
• Monitor residents health and wellbeing, reporting any changes promptly.
• Assist with appointments and liaise with healthcare professionals when required.

Documentation and Safeguarding

• Maintain accurate care records and daily documentation.
• Assist with reviewing and updating care plans.
• Build positive relationships with residents, relatives and healthcare professionals.
• Uphold safeguarding principles, CQC standards and health and safety procedures at all times.

About You

Were looking for someone who not only has the experience but also shares the homes values.

Youll Ideally Have

• NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or working towards it).
• A minimum of 5 years experience within a residential care environment.
• Previous experience leading or mentoring a care team.
• Strong medication administration experience (essential).
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A compassionate, patient and professional approach.
• Outstanding reliability, commitment and a strong work ethic.
• Confidence leading shifts and making informed decisions.
• Good IT and record:keeping skills.
• Flexibility to work days or nights.
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).
• Right to work in the UK.

Hours and Salary

• A GBP 13.60 : A GBP 14.00 per hour , with flexibility depending on experience.
• Minimum 36:hour contract per week.
• 12:hour day shifts
• 12:hour night shifts.
• Additional holiday cover hours available for those wishing to increase their earnings.

Whats in it for You?

• Competitive hourly rate with negotiable pay depending on experience.
• Guaranteed minimum contracted hours.
• Ongoing training and career development.
• Company pension scheme.
• Genuine opportunities to progress into Duty Manager or Deputy Manager positions.
• Free meals provided during shifts where applicable.
• Staff events and recognition initiatives.
• A welcoming, supportive team environment.
• The opportunity to join a respected residential care home committed to delivering exceptional care.

If youre an experienced Senior Ca