Senior Care Assistant

Care UK Plc; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to oversee shifts and manage residents' care. The role involves supervising staff, ensuring medication administration, and developing care plans. Ideal candidates will have NVQ Level 3 in health and social care, strong organizational and leadership skills, and a passion for making a difference in residents' lives. Opportunities for training and development are provided.

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

• Experience in care supervision is preferred.
• Must be able to administer medication after training.
• A good understanding of care planning processes is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise your shift and staff.
• Manage resident cases and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Ensure medication is administered and recorded correctly.
• Conduct risk assessments.
• Support residents in their daily needs and activities.
• Work with the leadership team to enhance services.

Skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Understanding of care planning

Communication

IT literacy

Education

NVQ Level 3 in health and social care

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.