Senior Care Assistant – Lead Care Team & Quality Support

Alor Healthcare; Berwick-upon-Tweed; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals on shift

Paid DBS

Pension

Onsite parking

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Alor Healthcare's Hillside Lodge Care Home in Berwick-upon-Tweed is seeking a Senior Care Assistant on a full-time or part-time basis. You will lead and support the care team, ensuring residents receive safe, high-quality and compassionate care.

Coordinate care, supervise medication administration, and help run each shift. NVQ Level 3 and prior care experience are preferred; benefits include meals on shift, DBS paid, pension, onsite parking and uniform provided.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care.
• Previous experience in a care environment.
• Medication administration experience desirable.
• Confident in leading by example.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Caring, reliable and professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the care team to deliver safe, high-quality and compassionate care.
• Coordinate care and oversee medication administration.
• Support the smooth running of each shift and act as a role model for the team.
• Provide hands-on care as needed and promote a positive environment for residents.
• Develop and progress within a supportive care setting.

Skills

Leadership

Medication administration

Communication

Organisational skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Alor Healthcare's Hillside Lodge Care Home in Berwick-upon-Tweed is seeking a Senior Care Assistant on a full-time or part-time basis. You will lead and support the care team, ensuring residents receive safe, high-quality and compassionate care.

Coordinate care, supervise medication administration, and help run each shift. NVQ Level 3 and prior care experience are preferred; benefits include meals on shift, DBS paid, pension, onsite parking and uniform provided.