Senior Care Assistant

Care UK; Spennymoor; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wagestream

Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements

Career development and apprenticeship

Discounts

Annual purchase holiday scheme

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Care UK is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to lead shifts, manage resident care plans, and administer medications within a supportive team. You will liaise with families and healthcare professionals to deliver best-in-class care while promoting independence and activity for residents.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, organisational skills, and a commitment to high-quality care. Training and development opportunities are available to grow in this rewarding setting.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in health and social care desirable.
• Be well-organised, IT literate and adept at allocating and delegating work.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

People management

IT literacy

Care planning

Medication administration

Organised

Education

NVQ Level 3 Health & 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.