Senior Care Assistant

The Prestige Group; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading pay levels

State-of-the-art caring environments

Latest technological innovations

Positive, forward-thinking culture

Excellent career development

Job summary

Roseville Care Centre is seeking a confident Senior Care Assistant to lead shifts, support our team and ensure safe, person-centred care for our residents in a warm, 103-bed home. You will balance hands-on care with leadership to help residents stay independent, healthy and happy.

The role involves coordinating care, administering medicines, updating care plans, liaising with families and mentoring junior staff, while upholding safeguarding and MCA standards.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (or willingness to work towards it).
• Confidence leading a team and organising a shift.
• Medication training, or willingness to train.
• Good understanding of person-centred care, safeguarding and the Mental Capacity Act.
• Excellent communication skills and a kind, caring approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the care team on shift, allocating work and acting as a role model.
• Administer medicines safely and accurately, and keep medication records up to date.
• Write, review and update person-centred care plans and risk assessments.
• Monitor residents’ health, nutrition, hydration, skin and wellbeing, and elevate concerns to GPs, district nurses or other professionals.
• Arrange and follow up GP visits, appointments and prescriptions.
• Liaise with families, keeping them informed and involved.
• Give clear handovers and keep accurate records.
• Support, mentor and supervise care assistants, including new starters.
• Encourage independence, choice and meaningful activity throughout the day.
• Follow safeguarding, Mental Capacity Act, infection prevention and health and safety procedures.

Skills

Team leadership

Medication administration

Person-centred care

Safeguarding

Communication

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care

Job description

Senior Care Assistant – Residential Care

Are you a carer ready to take the next step in your career? Roseville Care Centre is a warm, friendly 103-bed residential home for older people. We’re looking for a confident, caring Senior Care Assistant to lead shifts, support our team and make sure every resident enjoys safe, person-centred care and a good quality of life.

About the role

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will lead the care team on shift. You will combine hands-on care with leadership, helping residents stay as independent, healthy and happy as possible.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the care team on shift, allocating work and acting as a role model
• Administer medicines safely and accurately, and keep medication records up to date
• Write, review and update person-centred care plans and risk assessments
• Monitor residents’ health, nutrition, hydration, skin and wellbeing, and elevate concerns to GPs, district nurses or other professionals
• Arrange and follow up GP visits, appointments and prescriptions
• Liaise with families, keeping them informed and involved
• Give clear handovers and keep accurate records
• Support, mentor and supervise care assistants, including new starters
• Encourage independence, choice and meaningful activity throughout the day
• Follow safeguarding, Mental Capacity Act, infection prevention and health and safety procedures

About you

Essential

• Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (or equivalent), or willingness to work towards it
• Confidence leading a team and organising a shift
• Medication training, or willingness to train
• Good understanding of person‑centred care, safeguarding and the Mental Capacity Act
• Excellent communication skills and a kind, caring approach

Flexible Bank Opportunities Available

In addition to this vacancy, we are also looking for dedicated colleagues to join our Bank team. Bank staff work flexible shifts across our care homes, helping provide high‑quality care when extra support is needed. This is ideal for anyone seeking flexible hours and the opportunity to work across different locations.

Company Benefits

• Industry‑leading pay levels
• Excellent, state‑of‑the‑art, caring environments in which to work
• The latest technological innovations that will allow you to deliver the highest standards of care
• A positive, forward‑thinking culture
• Excellent career development opportunities.

What our staff think

“I enjoy supporting the care team and helping colleagues grow in confidence. Even on busy shifts, the small moments with residents mean a lot.”

- Senior Care Assistant