Senior Care Assistant (Bank)

TN United Kingdom; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in care services is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to lead a dedicated team in providing exceptional care. This role involves overseeing daily operations, managing medication, and mentoring junior staff while ensuring the highest standards of resident care. With a commitment to staff wellbeing and development, this position offers a supportive environment where you can thrive. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and invests in its team, making a real difference in the lives of residents. If you are passionate about care and looking for a rewarding opportunity, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Gym, fitness, and wellbeing discounts

Mental health support

Flexible working options

Pension plan with employer contributions

Financial advice and loans

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Achieved or working towards a Diploma/NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care.
• Ability to manage and administer medication effectively.

Responsibilities

• Guide and direct a small team to ensure high standards of care.
• Manage and administer medication and review resident care plans.

Skills

Diploma/NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Team Leadership

Medication Management

Resident Care Plans

Education

Diploma/NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

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Senior Care Assistant (Bank), Wellingborough

Client: Anchor

Location: Wellingborough, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: c49eeeba6f58

Job Views: 9

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

At Anchor, we are focused on making our care homes not just luxury places for our residents to live, but also wonderful places for our team members to work in. Because we believe that our residents deserve the very best care we can offer, we are committed to finding exceptional, caring individuals who want to join our team.

The Role:

We are currently seeking a Senior Care Assistant to guide and direct a small team to ensure high standards of care are achieved and maintained, and to oversee the smooth running of a specific floor during each shift.

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will have a high level of responsibility including managing and administering medication, reviewing and updating resident care plans, mentoring less experienced staff, conducting return to work discussions, and staff supervisions.

This is a busy role where our residents' needs will be your top priority. You will quickly become part of the care home family, and our team members are what make our home a great place to live and work!

Hours of work:

Your hours will be 08:00 – 20:00, on a rolling rota of three shifts on, three shifts off, averaging 42 hours per week.

Candidate Requirements:

You should have achieved or be working towards a Diploma/NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care to demonstrate your commitment and passion for care. You should also be excited about working as part of a dynamic team, ensuring the home adheres to necessary requirements and procedures as the senior in charge.

Note: All applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK.

About Anchor:

Anchor is England’s largest not-for-profit provider of care and housing for older people. Our goal is to transform housing and care so everyone can enjoy a home where they love living in later life.

Being not-for-profit means every penny we make or save is invested back into our residents, staff, and facilities, resulting in better care, wages, training, and amenities.

Benefits:

Health & Happiness:

• Gym, fitness, and wellbeing discounts
• Mental health support
• Flexible working options

Finance:

• Pension plan with employer contributions
• Quick pension transfer service
• Financial advice, loans, free life assurance
• Shopping, holiday, phone, and technology discounts
• Personal and professional development programs
• Leadership online resources
• Career progression opportunities

For full benefits, visit our website or follow the link provided.

Anchor is committed to diversity and inclusion. We celebrate diversity through various colleague networks and are proud to be an inclusive employer recognized as a Gold Standard Inclusive Employer, a Stonewall Diversity Champion, among other schemes.