Senior Care Assistant Nights

Care UK; Freethorpe; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the United Kingdom is looking for a Care Team Leader to lead shifts and ensure exceptional care for residents. The role involves managing cases, administering medication, and supporting staff in delivering quality care. Candidates should have leadership skills and ideally an NVQ Level 3 in health and social care. The company offers excellent training, career development opportunities, and various staff benefits including access to wages anytime and bank holiday pay enhancements.

Benefits

Wagestream - access to wages anytime

Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements

Career development and training

Online and in-store discounts

Annual purchase holiday scheme

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and supervise others.
• Good understanding of care planning processes.
• Experience in or willingness to train on administering medication.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise your shift.
• Manage cases and coordinate with families and healthcare professionals.
• Administer and record medication.
• Conduct risk assessments.
• Support residents with daily needs.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Empathy

Education

NVQ Level 3 in health and social care

Job description

Nestled in the heart of Postwick, Broadlands Lodge offers exceptional residential, dementia and respite care in elegant, purpose-built surroundings.

Designed for comfort and connection, residents enjoy leisure time the way they choose. Whether that is having cake and coffee with friends in our stylish lounges, enjoying a quiet moment in our elegant library or taking in the natural surroundings of our tranquil gardens.

If you're a passionate, caring individual who works well in a team, consider a rewarding career at Care UK.

3 nights on, 3 nights off shift pattern

8pm to 8am

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 Care Team Leader.

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 youll 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.