Senior Care Assistant - Nights

Care UK; Whitmore Reans; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Senior Care Assistant in Whitmore Reans, UK, to lead care teams, manage residents’ needs, and administer medication. Ideal candidates should have NVQ Level 3 in health and social care, excellent organizational and leadership skills, and a passion for enhancing residents' lives. Comprehensive benefits including access to wages anytime and career development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Wagestream - access your wages at any time

Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements

Career development and training

Discounts online and in-store

Annual purchase holiday scheme

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Ability to lead and supervise others.
• Good understanding of care planning processes.
• Adept at allocating and delegating work.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supervising your shift.
• Case managing residents and liaising with healthcare professionals.
• Administering and recording medication.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Medication administration

Education

NVQ Level 3 in health and social care

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a passionate and caring individual to join Care UK as a Senior Care Assistant. You will be part of a team that values caring, passion and teamwork, with a strong desire to help residents and put them at the heart of everything you do.

Responsibilities

• 34.5 hours
• 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

Qualifications and Requirements

• 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

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

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.