Senior Care Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Group life assurance

28 days' annual leave

Free uniform

Nutritious meals on shifts

Wagestream pay access

Learning and development

GP online service

Employee Assistance Programme

Colleague discounts

Job summary

HC-One is seeking a full-time senior post to lead a team of care assistants across dementia, nursing, residential and specialist care homes. You will plan personalised care, provide hands-on support with daily living and medication, and run social activities.

With Level 3 in health and social care (or working towards it) and senior experience, you will ensure accurate records, support staff development and build strong relationships with residents and families in the Newcastle area.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, or working towards it.
• Senior experience in care settings.
• Strong interpersonal skills and compassion for residents.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver personalised care that supports residents' security, dignity and independence
• Lead a team of care assistants and maintain high standards of care
• Give hands-on support with daily tasks such as mobility and eating, including for residents at the end of life
• Assist the registered nurse and care manager
• Administer medication
• Provide physical and mental stimulation through social and recreational activities
• Build relationships with residents and their families
• Keep accurate care records
• Communicate with residents, families and colleagues, including by phone
• Build strong working relationships with the wider team

Skills

Record keeping

Time management

Warm, considerate manner

Recognise signs of abuse/reporting

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, or working towards it

Job description

A full-time senior post leading a team of care assistants across HC-One's dementia, nursing, residential and specialist care homes. The work centres on planning personalised care for residents, giving hands‑on support with daily living and medication, and running social and recreational activities, alongside keeping accurate records. Full training is provided, and candidates should hold or be working towards a Level 3 qualification in health and social care. Fit rests largely on a warm, considerate manner and good time management.

What the job involves

• Plan and deliver personalised care that supports residents' security, dignity and independence
• Lead a team of care assistants and maintain high standards of care
• Give hands‑on support with daily tasks such as mobility and eating, including for residents at the end of life
• Assist the registered nurse and care manager
• Administer medication
• Provide physical and mental stimulation through social and recreational activities
• Build relationships with residents and their families
• Keep accurate care records
• Communicate with residents, families and colleagues, including by phone
• Build strong working relationships with the wider team

What’s required

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, or working towards it

Experience

• Senior experience

Skills & knowledge

• Good record keeping
• Effective time management
• Positive, considerate manner with residents and colleagues
• Recognise signs of abuse, harm or neglect and report concerns, including escalating if needed

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS or PVG check

Nice to have

• Level 2 Diploma S/NVQ in Adult Social Care
• Background in person-centred care planning
• Knowledge of caring for people with dementia

What’s offered

• Company pension scheme and group life assurance
• 28 days' annual leave including bank holidays
• Free uniform
• Nutritious meal on shifts of eight hours or more
• Wagestream flexible access to pay
• Learning and development and support towards qualifications
• GP online service for employee and dependants under 16
• Free confidential Employee Assistance Programme and colleague discounts