Senior Care Assistant Days

Care UK Plc; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking a compassionate Senior Care Assistant to lead shifts and manage resident care. The successful candidate will be responsible for administering medication, coordinating with families and healthcare professionals, and ensuring the highest standards of care. With a focus on professional development and a supportive environment, you'll help make a positive difference in residents' lives every day. Competitive benefits include training, career advancement opportunities, and wage access.

Benefits

Wagestream - access your wages at any time

Career development and training

Annual purchase holiday scheme

Wellbeing support

Discount opportunities

Qualifications

• Understanding of care planning processes.
• Experience in leading and supervising care staff.
• Ability to administer and record medication.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise your shift effectively.
• Case manage residents and liaise with families.
• Administer and record medication accurately.

Skills

Leadership

Medication administration

Care planning

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in health and social care

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.

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. Click apply now.