Senior Care Assistant Nights

Care-UK-373e23d5; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wagestream - access your wages at any…

Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements

Career development and apprenticeship

Discounts via online and in-store

Annual purchase holiday scheme

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Care UK is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to lead night shifts on a 3 on, 3 off rolling rota. You will supervise staff, manage resident care plans, liaise with families and healthcare professionals, and administer medications to ensure high-quality care.

We value a proactive, caring approach and ongoing professional development through our apprenticeship scheme and wellbeing support. Join a team dedicated to making a difference in residents' lives.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Nights 8pm-8am on a 3 on, 3 off rolling rota.
• Lead and supervise your shift.
• Case manage residents and liaise with families and healthcare professionals to create and deliver care plans.
• Administer and record medication.
• Carry out risk assessments.
• Support residents with daily needs to promote activity and independence.
• Work with leadership to develop services and provide a professional, caring environment.

Skills

Leadership

Case management

Medication administration

Care planning

IT literacy

Team supervision

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

• Nights; 8pm-8am
• Working 3 on, 3 off rolling rota pattern
• 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.