Senior Care Assistant Nights

Care UK Plc; Basildon; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Basildon is seeking a dedicated Senior Care Assistant to join their team. The role involves leading shifts, managing care plans for residents, and ensuring quality care is delivered. Ideal candidates will have experience in supervising others and an NVQ Level 3 in health and social care is preferred. This position offers comprehensive training, career development opportunities, and an inclusive work environment aimed at improving residents’ lives.

Benefits

Wagestream access

Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements

Career development and training

Online and in-store discounts

Annual purchase holiday scheme

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Organizational skills to manage shift effectively.
• Ability to lead and supervise care assistants.
• Good understanding of medication administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise team on shift.
• Manage resident care plans and liaise with families.
• Administer and record medication.
• Support residents with daily needs.

Skills

Leadership

Care planning

Delegation

Communication

IT Literacy

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

• 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

Benefits

• 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. Click apply now.