Senior Care Assistant Nights

Care UK Plc; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to lead shifts and manage care plans, ensuring the highest quality of support for residents. The ideal candidate will possess NVQ Level 3 in health and social care, with strong leadership and organisational skills. Opportunities for career development, training, and additional benefits are provided. This role is essential for enhancing the lives of residents by promoting independence and well-being.

Benefits

Wagestream access to wages

Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements

Career development and training

Online and in-store discounts

Annual purchase holiday scheme

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in health and social care desirable.
• Be well-organised and adept at allocating and delegating work appropriately.
• Proven ability to lead and supervise others.
• Understanding of care planning processes is beneficial.
• Be experienced or willing to train in medication administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise your shift effectively.
• Case manage residents and liaise with families and professionals.
• Administer and record medication accurately.
• Carry out risk assessments for residents.
• Support residents with daily needs to maintain their independence.
• Collaborate with the leadership team to enhance services.

Skills

Organisational skills

IT literacy

Leadership

Care planning understanding

Ability to administer medication

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

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.