Senior Care Assistant - Nights

Care UK; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the East Midlands is looking for a compassionate Senior Care Assistant to lead shifts, manage resident care plans, and provide support to residents in maintaining their independence. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, preferably hold an NVQ Level 3 in health and social care, and be dedicated to enhancing residents’ quality of life. The company offers excellent training and development opportunities, alongside a range of benefits for dedicated team members.

Benefits

Wagestream - access your wages at any time

Career development and training

Wellbeing support

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in health and social care desirable.
• Proven ability to lead and supervise.
• Experience with care planning processes.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supervising your shift.
• Case managing residents' care plans.
• Administering and recording medication.
• Support residents with daily needs.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Compassion and empathy

Communication skills

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

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. Click apply now.