Senior Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A health staffing agency in the UK is seeking experienced Senior Care Assistants to deliver high standards of care and support junior team members. This role involves leading staff, administering medication, and ensuring the well-being of service users across care homes. Applicants must have NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care, experience in a senior position, and up-to-date training. The agency does not provide sponsorship, so applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
• Experience in a senior care role required.
• Strong communication and leadership skills needed.
• Valid enhanced DBS and up-to-date training mandatory.
• Knowledge of medication administration procedures is essential.

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

Experience in a senior care role

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.