Senior Care Assistant

Care UK; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Care Assistant who is passionate and caring. Responsibilities include supervising shifts, case managing residents, and supporting daily needs. The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 3 in health and social care and a strong desire to improve residents' lives. This role offers excellent training and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Wagestream – access your wages at any time

Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements

Career development and training

Online and in-store discounts

Annual purchase holiday scheme

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experienced in leading and supervising care teams.
• Good understanding of care planning processes.
• Able to administer and record medication.

Responsibilities

• Supervise shifts and manage case plans.
• Work with families and healthcare professionals.
• Support daily needs of residents.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Organisational skills

Case management

IT literacy

Education

NVQ Level 3 in health and social care

Job description

Shiney Row, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne and Wear, England DH4

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

Benefits

• 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. Click apply now.

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