Senior Care Assistant

Care UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Care UK is seeking a passionate Senior Care Assistant to lead shifts and manage care for residents. This role involves ensuring effective care plans, administering medication, and supporting a vibrant, inclusive environment. Join a team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in residents' lives with ongoing training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Wagestream - access your wages at any time

Career development and training

Online and in-store discounts

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in health and social care desirable.
• Well-organised and IT literate.
• Proven ability to lead and supervise.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supervising your shift.
• Case managing residents and liaising with families.
• Administering medication and carrying out risk assessments.

Skills

Leadership

Care planning

Communication

Time management

Education

NVQ Level 3 in health and social care

Job description

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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
• Career development, training and access to our approved apprenticeship scheme
• Hundreds of online and in-store discounts

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.