Senior Care Assistant

Cura Workforce Solutions Ltd; Winsford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care staffing agency in the United Kingdom is seeking experienced Senior Care Assistants to deliver high standards of care and support junior team members. In this role, you will lead care staff, administer medication, and monitor care plans, ensuring that compliance with safeguarding standards is maintained. The ideal candidate holds an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care and has prior experience in a senior care environment. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior care role is required.
• Must have a valid enhanced DBS and up-to-date training.
• Knowledge of medication administration procedures is necessary.

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.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership skills

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.