Senior Care Assistant

Care UK Plc; West Bradford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in West Bradford is seeking a dedicated individual to lead shifts and manage resident care. You’ll supervise staff, administer medications, and collaborate on care plans, all while enhancing residents' lives. The role requires excellent organizational skills, leadership abilities, and a commitment to quality care. A NVQ Level 3 in health and social care is desirable. Join our passionate team committed to making a difference.

Benefits

Wagestream – access your wages at any time

Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements

Career development and training

Discounts on online and in-store purchases

Annual purchase holiday scheme

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and supervise others.
• A good understanding of care planning processes.
• Experience or willingness to train on administering medication.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supervising your shift.
• Case managing residents and liaising with stakeholders.
• Administering and recording medication.

Skills

Leadership

Organisation

IT Literacy

Care Planning

Medication Administration

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

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.