Senior Care Assistant Bank

Care UK; Barnard Castle; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the care sector is seeking a compassionate Senior Care Assistant to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead shifts, manage resident care plans, and collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure the highest standards of care. With a focus on flexibility, you can tailor your schedule to fit your lifestyle while making a meaningful impact on residents' lives. If you're passionate about helping others and want to grow in a supportive environment with excellent training and development opportunities, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Wagestream - access to wages anytime

Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements

Career development and training

Online and in-store discounts

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in health and social care is desirable.
• Proven ability to lead and supervise others is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise shifts while managing resident care.
• Administer medication and conduct risk assessments.

Skills

Leadership

Care Planning

Medication Administration

Risk Assessment

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Tools

IT Literacy

Job description

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.

Join our bank team and embrace unparalleled flexibility by having the freedom to tailor your schedule to fit your lifestyle, whilst being a valued team member. Experience the true empowerment of a flexible and fulfilling career journey with Care UK.

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
• Providing a fun, inclusive, and professional approach at all times

Some of our benefits by joining the Care UK family:

• 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
• 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.