Senior Care Assistant: Lead Care & Dementia Support

Sterling Cross Ltd; Wirral; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniform

Induction training

Discounts for retail & leisure

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Friendly team environment

Job summary

Sterling Cross Ltd in Wirral is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to join a well-established residential care service. You will lead and support Care Assistants, delivering hands-on, person-centred care to older residents, including those with dementia.

You will oversee daily activities, care planning and medication support, maintaining high standards of care while working in a friendly team. NVQ Level 3 (or Level 2 with willingness to progress) and UK Right to Work are required.

Qualifications

• Previous residential care home experience.
• Able to lead and support Care Assistants in a busy environment.
• Demonstrates person-centred care approach for older residents, including those with dementia.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Care Assistants to deliver hands-on, person-centred care.
• Oversee daily activities and routines for residents.
• Contribute to care planning and review processes.
• Assist with medication support as required to maintain safety and quality of care.

Skills

Care leadership

Team supervision

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (with progression)

Job description

Sterling Cross Ltd in Wirral is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to join a well-established residential care service. You will lead and support Care Assistants, delivering hands-on, person-centred care to older residents, including those with dementia.

You will oversee daily activities, care planning and medication support, maintaining high standards of care while working in a friendly team. NVQ Level 3 (or Level 2 with willingness to progress) and UK Right to Work are required.