Senior Care Assistant

Care UK; Ilkley; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wagestream

Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements

Career development & apprenticeship

Discounts

Annual holiday scheme

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Care UK in Ilkley is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to lead shifts, manage care plans and administer medications. You will liaise with families and health professionals to ensure high-quality care and support residents in maintaining their independence.

The role emphasizes leadership, meticulous organisation and a patient-centred approach within a compassionate team. Training, progression opportunities and a supportive work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in health and social care desirable.
• Be well-organised, IT literate and adept at allocating and delegating work appropriately.
• Proven ability to lead and supervise others.
• A good understanding of care planning processes.
• Be experienced in administering medication.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise your shift.
• Case manage residents and liaise with families and healthcare professionals to create and deliver care plans.
• Administer and record medication.
• Carry out risk assessments.
• Work with care assistants to support residents with daily needs and independence.
• Develop services with the leadership team.
• Provide a fun, inclusive and professional approach at all times.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Case management

Medication administration

Risk assessments

Care planning

IT literacy

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Education

NVQ3 Health & Social Care

Job description

Are you a passionate and caring individual looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for development? Join Care UK, a multi award winning care provider as a Senior Care Assistant.

The Role

• Leading and supervising your shift
• Case managing residents and liaising with families, healthcare professionals and other stakeholders to ensure that the best care plans are created and delivered
• Administering and recording medication
• Carrying out risk assessments
• Working alongside care assistants to support residents with daily needs, ensuring residents remain as active and independent as possible
• Working closely with the leadership team to develop services
• Provide a fun, inclusive, and professional approach at all times

Some of our benefits by joining the Care UK family:

• Wagestream - access your wages at any time
• Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements
• Career development, training and access to our approved apprenticeship scheme
• Hundreds of online and in-store discounts
• Annual purchase holiday scheme
• Wellbeing support

About You

• NVQ Level 3 in health and social care desirable
• Be well-organised, IT literate and adept at allocating and delegating work appropriately
• Proven ability to lead and supervise others
• A good understanding of care planning processes
• Be experienced in administering medication
• Above all, have a natural ability to help make the lives of others more fulfilling

We are looking for people to make a difference to residents' lives every day. When you join Care UK you'll be joining a team who all share the same values: caring, passionate and teamwork. You will have a strong desire to help people and put residents at the heart of everything you do.

We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, let us help fulfil yours.