Senior Care Assistant – Residential Care

The Prestige Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Middleton Manor Care Centre is seeking a confident Senior Care Assistant to lead shifts, supporting our care team to provide safe, person-centred care for residents. You will manage medicines, write and review care plans, and monitor well-being to escalate concerns to healthcare professionals.

You will work 12-hour shifts, with day/night availability. The role includes mentoring junior staff and promoting independence and meaningful activity for residents.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care or willingness to work towards it.
• Confidence leading a care team and organising a shift.
• Medication training or willingness to train.
• Good understanding of person-centred care, safeguarding and the Mental Capacity Act.
• Excellent communication and a kind, caring approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the care team on shift, allocating work and acting as a role model
• Administer medicines safely and accurately, and keep medication records up to date
• Write, review and update person-centred care plans and risk assessments
• Monitor residents’ health, nutrition, hydration, skin and wellbeing, elevating concerns to GPs, district nurses or other professionals
• Arrange and follow up GP visits, appointments and prescriptions
• Liaise with families, keeping them informed and involved
• Give clear handovers and keep accurate records
• Support, mentor and supervise care assistants, including new starters
• Encourage independence, choice and meaningful activity throughout the day
• Follow safeguarding, Mental Capacity Act, infection prevention and health and safety procedures

Skills

Team leadership

Shift coordination

Medication administration

Person-centred care

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care

Job description

Are you a carer ready to take the next step in your career? Middleton Manor Care Centre is a warm, friendly 84-bedroom residential home for older people. We’re looking for a confident, caring Senior Care Assistant to lead shifts, support our team and make sure every resident enjoys safe, person-centred care and a good quality of life.

About the role

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will lead the care team on shift. You will combine hands-on care with leadership, helping residents stay as independent, healthy and happy as possible. you will work 12 hour shifts. Day/Night available.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the care team on shift, allocating work and acting as a role model
• Administer medicines safely and accurately, and keep medication records up to date
• Write, review and update person-centred care plans and risk assessments
• Monitor residents’ health, nutrition, hydration, skin and wellbeing, and elevate concerns to GPs, district nurses or other professionals
• Arrange and follow up GP visits, appointments and prescriptions
• Liaise with families, keeping them informed and involved
• Give clear handovers and keep accurate records
• Support, mentor and supervise care assistants, including new starters
• Encourage independence, choice and meaningful activity throughout the day
• Follow safeguarding, Mental Capacity Act, infection prevention and health and safety procedures

About you

• Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (or equivalent), or willingness to work towards it
• Confidence leading a team and organising a shift
• Medication training, or willingness to train
• Good understanding of person-centred care, safeguarding and the Mental Capacity Act
• Excellent communication skills and a kind, caring approach

In addition to this vacancy, we are also looking for dedicated colleagues to join our Bank team. Bank staff work flexible shifts across our care homes, helping provide high-quality care when extra support is needed. This is ideal for anyone seeking flexible hours and the opportunity to work across different locations.