Senior Care Assistant - Nights

Care UK Plc; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a passionate and caring Senior Care Assistant. In this role, you will lead and supervise shifts, manage care plans for residents, and provide essential support for daily needs. Candidates should have NVQ Level 3 in health and social care, with strong leadership and organizational skills. The position offers excellent training, career development opportunities, and a range of employee benefits including pay enhancements and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Wagestream - access your wages at any time

Career development and training

Wellbeing support

Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in health and social care desirable.
• Be well-organized, IT literate and adept at work allocation.
• Proven ability to lead and supervise staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise your shift.
• Manage cases and collaborate with stakeholders for care plans.
• Administer and record medication.

Skills

Leadership

Care planning

Medication administration

Organizational skills

Teamwork

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.