Senior Care Assistant

Cura Workforce Solutions Ltd; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is looking for experienced Senior Care Assistants in Scunthorpe to lead a team, administer medication, and support junior staff. Your role involves care planning and ensuring the well-being of service users, meeting CQC standards. To qualify, you need an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care, experience in a senior role, strong leadership and communication skills, and a valid DBS check. No sponsorship opportunities available. Apply only if you have the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a senior care role.
• Must possess a valid enhanced DBS and have up-to-date training.
• Ability to mentor new staff and provide leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support care staff on shift.
• Administer medication in line with policy.
• Monitor, update, and review care plans.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding and CQC standards.
• Support new staff and mentor junior carers.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Leadership skills

Knowledge of medication administration procedures

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)

Job description

Spire Staffing is seeking experienced Senior Care Assistants to take a leading role in delivering high standards of care and supporting junior team members. You’ll play a vital role in care planning and ensuring the wellbeing of service users across our client care homes.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting care staff on shift
• Administering medication in line with policy
• Monitoring, updating, and reviewing care plans
• Ensuring compliance with safeguarding and CQC standards
• Supporting new staff and mentoring junior carers

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
• Experience in a senior care role
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• A valid enhanced DBS and up-to-date training
• Knowledge of medication administration procedures and in date training

Spire Staffing does not provide sponsorship opportunities. Please only apply for this role if you currently have authorised right to work in the UK in place. We do accept applications from those with current sponsorship and looking to work extra hours in line with their current visa conditions. You will be required to submit evidence to us for compliance checking.