Senior Care Assistant

Cura Workforce Solutions Ltd; Warrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency seeks experienced Senior Care Assistants to lead care staff and deliver high standards of care in client care homes. You will support junior team members, administer medication, and ensure the wellbeing of service users. Candidates must hold NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care, have experience in senior care roles, and possess strong leadership skills. This role requires a valid enhanced DBS and compliance with safeguarding standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior care role is required.
• A valid enhanced DBS and up-to-date training are necessary.
• Candidates must have knowledge of medication administration procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support care staff on shift.
• Administer medication according to policy.
• Monitor, update, and review care plans.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding and CQC standards.
• Support new staff and mentor junior carers.

Skills

Leadership skills

Strong communication

Knowledge of medication administration

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.