Senior Care Assistant Nights

Care UK Plc; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a Senior Care Assistant in York and North Yorkshire. The role involves supervising shifts, managing resident care plans, administering medication, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and a passion for enhancing residents' lives. Benefits include access to wages anytime and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Wagestream - access your wages anytime

Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements

Career development and training

Discounts at various retailers

Annual holiday purchase scheme

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Well-organised and IT literate.
• Proven ability to lead and supervise others.
• Good understanding of care planning processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the shift.
• Manage cases and liaise with stakeholders.
• Administer and record medication.
• Carry out risk assessments.

Skills

Leadership

Case management

Medication administration

Risk assessment

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 3 in health and social care

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.