Senior Care Assistant

Care UK Plc; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a passionate Senior Care Assistant to supervise shifts, manage resident care, and collaborate with families and professionals. The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 3 and demonstrated leadership skills. Join a dedicated team focused on helping others and enjoy benefits like flexible wage access and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Wagestream - access your wages at any time

Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements

Career development and training

Hundreds of online and in-store discounts

Annual purchase holiday scheme

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Well-organised and adept at allocating work appropriately.
• Proven ability to lead and supervise others.
• Good understanding of care planning processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise your shift.
• Case manage residents and liaise with families.
• Administer and record medication.
• Carry out risk assessments.

Skills

Leadership

Care planning

Communication

IT literacy

Education

NVQ Level 3 in health and 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 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.