Senior Care Assistant - Sheffield

Care Concern Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing care home provider seeks a dedicated individual to lead shifts and support residents with dignity and independence. Candidates should possess an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care and demonstrate leadership, compassion, and effective communication skills. Join a values-led care home committed to trust, respect, passion, kindness, and inclusivity, ensuring high-quality care for all residents. Apply today to make a difference.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care is essential.
• Experience as a Care Assistant working towards Level 3 is welcome.
• Practical Medication Administration training with competencies is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate shifts ensuring smooth running of the home.
• Provide resident support with dignity and independence.
• Oversee medication management, ordering, and documentation.
• Engage effectively with residents, families, and professionals.
• Write and update care plans reflecting residents' needs.

Skills

Leadership skills

Kindness and compassion

Effective communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Tools

Medication Administration competencies

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate shifts, ensuring smooth running of the home and a supportive atmosphere.
• Provide resident support: dressing, bathing, toileting, mobility, prioritizing dignity and independence.
• Oversee medication management: ordering, administration, accurate documentation.
• Engage in effective communication with residents, families, healthcare professionals, and team members.
• Foster team collaboration, respecting diversity and promoting a supportive environment.
• Welcome visitors and show prospective residents and families around the home's facilities.
• Respond promptly to emergency call bells, assess situations, and provide or call for assistance as needed.
• Write and update care plans, risk assessments, and case notes, ensuring they reflect residents' needs and wishes.
• Participate in staff meetings, training, and e-learning, taking responsibility for own growth and development.
• Adhere to Health and Safety policies, including COSHH, and raise concerns to management.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care is essential. Experience as a Care Assistant actively working towards Level 3 is welcome.
• Practical Medication Administration training with competencies is required.
• Leadership skills: Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team, delegating tasks effectively while maintaining a supportive environment.
• A kind, caring, and compassionate personality with a sense of fun and a commitment to person-centred care.

Values & Culture

You'll be joining a values-led care home that is part of the Care Concern Group, a family-owned provider with over 100 care homes across the UK. We are expanding rapidly and are committed to delivering high-quality care and support to our residents.

We believe in delivering care to the highest standard, and our five core values guide everything we do: Trust | Respect | Passion | Kindness | Inclusivity. These values define who we are and underpin everything we do, from the smallest interaction to the most complex care.

Next Steps

Apply today and make a difference.