Senior Care Assistant

Universal Care Services; Oundle; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card Membership

Paid Mileage

Refer a Friend scheme: £400

Compliment Bonus

Job summary

Universal Care Services is seeking a Senior Care Worker to lead day-to-day operations of our Extra Care scheme. You will support residents and care colleagues, overseeing standards on shift and ensuring safe, smooth service delivery.

Ideal candidates will have strong communication and safeguarding knowledge, with experience in health and social care or transferable skills. A full UK driving licence is preferable for occasional community work.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of person-centred care and safeguarding.
• Confidence supporting and guiding other care colleagues.
• Previous experience within health and social care (not required).
• Ability to take responsibility and manage day-to-day priorities.
• Full UK driving licence preferable for occasional community support.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day running of the Extra Care scheme.
• Provide senior oversight and support to care colleagues.
• Respond to resident queries, call bells and changes in care needs.
• Complete care reviews, staff supervisions and spot checks.
• Monitor care plans, risk assessments and care records.
• Liaise with families, healthcare professionals and external agencies.
• Support meetings, safeguarding, incidents and quality monitoring.
• Step into care delivery and support community care when required.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Problem-solving

Person-centred care

Safeguarding

Leadership

Driving licence

Job description

£25,884.50 | Full Time | Extra Care | Driving Licence Preferable

Ready to step up in care without stepping away from the people you support?

Join us as a Senior Care Worker and take a leading role in the day-to-day running of our Extra Care scheme. You’ll support residents and care colleagues, oversee standards on shift and help keep the service running safely and smoothly.

Then use the same What You’ll Be Doing / What We’re Looking For / Why Join Us sections above.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting the day-to-day running of the Extra Care scheme
• Providing senior oversight and support to care colleagues
• Responding to resident queries, call bells and changes in care needs
• Completing care reviews, staff supervisions and spot checks
• Monitoring care plans, risk assessments and care records
• Liaising with families, healthcare professionals and external agencies
• Supporting meetings, safeguarding, incidents and quality monitoring
• Stepping into care delivery and supporting community care where required

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience within health and social care although not required
• Confidence supporting and guiding other care colleagues
• Good understanding of person-centred care and safeguarding
• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills
• Ability to take responsibility and manage day-to-day priorities
• A full UK driving licence is preferable, as occasional community support may be required

Why Join Us?

• Blue Light Card Membership – Save up to 60% on shopping, dining, travel, utilities and much more.
• Paid Mileage – 30p per mile when travelling for work.
• £400 Refer a Friend Scheme – Earn up to £400 for every successful referral (T&Cs apply).
• Compliment Bonus – Receive £10 for each compliment received, with no limit on earnings (T&Cs apply).
• Ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities.
• Be part of a supportive team making a genuine difference in people’s lives.

Great care starts with great people.

This is a great opportunity to step into a senior role where you can remain hands‑on with care while taking greater responsibility for the people, quality and day-to-day running of the service.

£25,884 | Full Time | Extra Care | Driving Licence Preferable

Ready to step up in care without stepping away from the people you support?

Join us as a Senior Care Assistant and take a leading role in the day-to-day running of our Extra Care scheme. You’ll support residents and care colleagues, oversee standards on shift and help keep the service running safely and smoothly.