Senior Care Assistant

Cura Workforce Solutions; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A care staffing provider in Sheffield is looking for experienced Senior Care Assistants to provide high standards of care and support junior team members. The role includes leading care staff on shifts, administering medication, and ensuring compliance with standards. Ideal candidates will have NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care, strong communication skills, and relevant senior care experience. The position requires a valid DBS and up-to-date training, and it is strictly for those with the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior care role is essential.
• Strong communication and leadership skills are required.
• A valid enhanced DBS and up-to-date training are needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support care staff during shifts.
• Administer medication according to policy.
• Monitor and update care plans regularly.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding and CQC standards.
• Mentor new staff and junior carers.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Care planning

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

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.