Senior Care Assistant: Lead a Caring Team (Day Shifts)

Bluebell View Care Home; Whittington; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS

Uniform provided

Group life assurance

Wagestream access

Free meals on shift

GP Online access

Discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning & development

Career progression

Long service awards

Job summary

Bluebell View Care Home in Oswestry, Shropshire, is hiring a Senior Care Assistant for day shifts on a full-time contract (44 hours per week). You will guide and support the care team, oversee medication administration, monitor residents' wellbeing and ensure accurate care records, while communicating with families and healthcare professionals to maintain high-quality, person-centred care.

We require SVQ/NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (level 3 desirable) and medication competency.

Qualifications

• Leadership and team guidance abilities.
• Strong communication with residents, families and staff.
• Caring, compassionate and professional approach.
• Willingness to work towards Level 3 qualification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee medication administration and ensure safety.
• Monitor residents’ wellbeing and respond to changes.
• Maintain accurate care records and document care details.
• Communicate with families and healthcare professionals for continuity of care.
• Ensure the shift runs smoothly and delivers high-quality, person-centred care.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Compassionate care

Education

NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care

NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care (desirable)

Job description

Bluebell View Care Home in Oswestry, Shropshire, is hiring a Senior Care Assistant for day shifts on a full-time contract (44 hours per week). You will guide and support the care team, oversee medication administration, monitor residents' wellbeing and ensure accurate care records, while communicating with families and healthcare professionals to maintain high-quality, person-centred care.

We require SVQ/NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (level 3 desirable) and medication competency.