Senior Care Lead: Champion Resident Wellbeing & Care Plans

Care UK; Fordham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Career development & apprenticeship

Discounts on online and in-store

Annual purchase holiday scheme

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Care UK is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to lead shifts, manage residents and liaise with families and professionals to ensure high-quality care plans. You will administer medication, conduct risk assessments and work with the team to promote independence and activity for residents.

The role involves supporting the leadership team to develop services, while maintaining a caring, professional and inclusive approach at all times.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Case management

Medication administration

Risk assessments

Team supervision

IT literacy

Care planning understanding

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Care UK is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to lead shifts, manage residents and liaise with families and professionals to ensure high-quality care plans. You will administer medication, conduct risk assessments and work with the team to promote independence and activity for residents.

The role involves supporting the leadership team to develop services, while maintaining a caring, professional and inclusive approach at all times.