Senior Care Assistant

Care UK Plc; Louth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in England is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to join their team. In this role, you will lead shifts and manage care plans for residents, ensuring their needs are met with compassion and professionalism. Ideal candidates will have leadership experience and an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care. This position offers growth opportunities and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Access to wages anytime (Wagestream)

Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements

Career development and training

Online and in-store discounts

Annual purchase holiday scheme

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a care setting.
• IT literate with organizational skills.
• Proven ability to lead and manage a team.
• Understanding of care planning processes.
• Experience or willingness to learn about medication administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise your shift.
• Manage cases and liaise with families and professionals.
• Administer and record medication.
• Conduct risk assessments.
• Support residents with daily needs.

Skills

Leadership

Care Planning

Medication Administration

IT Literacy

Organizational Skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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 or happy to undertake training on 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. Click apply now.