Senior Care Assistant - 4-Day Week, Paid DBS & Pension

Cherrybrook Care Home; Bradford; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Cherrybrook Care Home in Bradford is recruiting a Senior Care Assistant to lead a shift on a busy, specialist unit caring for residents with complex health needs. The role involves supervising staff, ensuring medication is administered safely, and maintaining detailed care records.

The post offers full-time hours (44 per week) across day shifts. The successful candidate will have NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care (or willingness to achieve), strong leadership and communication skills, and a

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care, or willingness to work towards.
• Medication training and competency in administration.
• Experience supporting or leading within a care environment.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• A calm, reliable and compassionate approach.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of high quality, person-centred care within a specialist complex setting.
• Oversee the smooth running of the shift and provide direction to the team.
• Oversee medication administration and ensure care plans are followed.
• Maintain accurate records and support effective communication within the team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Organisational skills

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Cherrybrook Care Home in Bradford is recruiting a Senior Care Assistant to lead a shift on a busy, specialist unit caring for residents with complex health needs. The role involves supervising staff, ensuring medication is administered safely, and maintaining detailed care records.

The post offers full-time hours (44 per week) across day shifts. The successful candidate will have NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care (or willingness to achieve), strong leadership and communication skills, and a