Senior Care Assistant - Day & Night Shifts

Care UK; Hale Barns; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Hale Barns is seeking a Senior Care Assistant for day and night shifts. You will lead your shift, manage case plans, and administer medication while supporting residents with their daily needs. Applicants should be passionate about caring and possess NVQ Level 3 in health and social care. This role offers comprehensive training and various employee benefits including access to wages anytime and career development opportunities.

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

• NVQ Level 3 in health and social care desirable.
• Well-organized and IT literate.
• Proven ability to lead and supervise others.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supervising your shift.
• Administering and recording medication.
• Managing case plans for residents.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work in a team

Medication administration

Understanding care planning

Education

NVQ Level 3 in health and social care

Job description

Senior Care Assistant - Day & Night Shifts

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.

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
• Provide 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
• Annual purchase holiday scheme
• 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.

Care UK is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.