Senior Care Assistant Days

Care UK; Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Felixstowe is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to lead shifts and provide exceptional care to residents. Responsibilities include managing care plans, administering medication, and supporting residents with daily activities. Candidates should have NVQ Level 3 in health and social care, strong organizational skills, and a passion for helping others. This role offers a shift pattern of 3 days on, 3 days off, with numerous benefits including career development and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Wagestream - access your wages at any time

Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements

Career development and training

Hundreds of online and in-store discounts

Annual purchase holiday scheme

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and supervise others.
• Well-organised and IT literate.
• Understanding of care planning processes.
• Experience in or willingness to train in administering medication.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise your shift to ensure the best care plans.
• Administer and record medication for residents.
• Carry out risk assessments and support daily needs of residents.
• Work closely with the leadership team to develop services.

Skills

Leadership

Care planning

Delegation

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 in health and social care

Job description

Situated in the pleasant seaside town of Felixstowe, Harbour Manor offers exceptional residential, dementia and respite care in elegant, purpose‑built surroundings.

Designed for comfort and connection, residents enjoy leisure time the way they choose. Whether that is having cake and coffee with friends in our stylish lounges, enjoying a quiet moment in our elegant library or taking in the natural surroundings of our tranquil gardens.

If you're a passionate, caring individual who works well in a team, consider a rewarding career at Care UK.

3 days on, 3 days off shift pattern

8am to 8pm

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

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

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 youll 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.