Senior Care Assistant & Shift Leader in Elder Care

Methodist Homes (MHA); Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Pension scheme

Life assurance

DBS checks

Induction and training

Career progression

Job summary

Methodist Homes (MHA) is seeking a Senior Care Assistant at Montpellier Manor in Middlesbrough. The role leads shifts, supports the Home Manager, and ensures safe, dignified care while fostering a positive, inclusive home environment.

You will supervise care teams, manage day-to-day operations during absences, and contribute to care planning and activities that enhance residents' wellbeing. A Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care is desirable, with opportunities to develop further.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a care setting.
• Experience of leading a shift or deputising for a manager.
• Medication administration experience.
• Good IT skills, including use of email and basic office systems.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Take temporary charge of the home during the absence of other senior colleagues, ensuring safe and effective day-to-day running.
• Lead, support and supervise care and ancillary staff, helping them reach required standards and develop their skills.
• Provide hands on care and health supervision to residents when required, always promoting dignity, privacy and choice.
• Support the Home Manager in meeting statutory, regulatory and organisational requirements, including record-keeping and audits.
• Administer medication in line with the Medication Policy where delegated.
• Support care planning, key working and the development of meaningful activities that enhance residents' quality of life.
• Carry out or support regular 1:1s, supervisions and appraisals in line with policy.
• Promote good practice in health & safety, fire safety, food safety and infection prevention.
• Be flexible to cover care shifts, on-call duties and occasional travel for meetings or training.

Skills

Leadership

Medication administration

IT skills

Communication skills

Team motivation

Education

A Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care

Tools

Email

Office software

Job description

Methodist Homes (MHA) is seeking a Senior Care Assistant at Montpellier Manor in Middlesbrough. The role leads shifts, supports the Home Manager, and ensures safe, dignified care while fostering a positive, inclusive home environment.

You will supervise care teams, manage day-to-day operations during absences, and contribute to care planning and activities that enhance residents' wellbeing. A Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care is desirable, with opportunities to develop further.