Senior Care Assistant – Lead Care Team, Medication, 46hrs

CARE CONCERN GROUP LIMITED; Bexleyheath; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS paid

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Maples Care Home in Bexleyheath, part of Care Concern Group, is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to guide and support a care team, delivering safe, high-quality, person-centred care to residents.

You will oversee your shift, ensure care is well organised and delivered to a high standard, supervise medication, monitor wellbeing and respond to changes, while maintaining accurate care records and liaising with families and healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (minimum), with Level 3 desirable or willingness to work towards
• Medication administration training with competency is essential
• Experience supporting or leading a care team is beneficial
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• A caring, compassionate and professional approach

Responsibilities

• Guide and support your team in delivering safe, high quality, person centred care
• Take responsibility for the smooth running of your shift
• Oversee medication administration and monitor residents’ wellbeing
• Respond promptly to changes to ensure safe and appropriate care
• Maintain accurate care records and liaise with families and healthcare professionals

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Compassionate care

Education

NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care

NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care (desirable)

Tools

Medication administration training

Job description

Maples Care Home in Bexleyheath, part of Care Concern Group, is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to guide and support a care team, delivering safe, high-quality, person-centred care to residents.

You will oversee your shift, ensure care is well organised and delivered to a high standard, supervise medication, monitor wellbeing and respond to changes, while maintaining accurate care records and liaising with families and healthcare professionals.