Senior Care Assistant

Care UK; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in York is seeking a Senior Care Assistant. This role involves supervising shifts, managing resident care, and supporting daily needs. Ideal candidates will have an NVQ Level 3 in health and social care and a passion for making a difference in residents' lives. Extensive benefits including career development and wellbeing support are offered.

Benefits

Access to wages at any time

Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements

Career development and training

Online and in-store discounts

Annual purchase holiday scheme

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Passionate and caring individual.
• Proven ability to lead and supervise others.
• Well-organised and IT literate.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership and supervision

Case management

Medication administration

IT literacy

Care planning understanding

Education

NVQ Level 3 in health and social care

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a passionate and caring individual to join Care UK as a Senior Care Assistant. You will be part of a multi award winning care provider focused on putting residents at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people who share our passion for helping others. Click apply now.

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

Qualifications and requirements

• 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.
• 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 see the potential in everyone, let us help fulfil yours.