Senior Care Lead | Compassionate Resident Care

Wood Care Group; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Excellent training and career dev

Uniform provided

Free onsite car parking

Close to local transport links

Overtime rates

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Wood Care Group in Barnsley is recruiting a Senior Care Assistant to support residents with physical, psychological and social care needs, including personal care and meals. You will lead the shift and manage the medication round, while maintaining high standards of safety and safeguarding.

We provide full training and welcome applicants with or without prior senior experience but with a genuine passion for care. Join a family‑run group that values staff and resident welfare.

Qualifications

• Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent certificate/diploma; training provided so these are desirable not essential.
• Previous experience in a Care Home environment is desirable but not essential.
• Experience of leading a team.
• Committed and organised approach.
• Confident communicator with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible to work shifts.

Responsibilities

• Care for residents' physical, psychological and social needs, including personal care activities (washing, hygiene, dressing) and meals.
• Manage the medication round and lead the shift.
• Attend staff meetings and support staff development and training.
• Ensure safeguarding responsibilities are understood and followed, and promote resident choice and control.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Level 3 Health & Social Care

Job description

Wood Care Group in Barnsley is recruiting a Senior Care Assistant to support residents with physical, psychological and social care needs, including personal care and meals. You will lead the shift and manage the medication round, while maintaining high standards of safety and safeguarding.

We provide full training and welcome applicants with or without prior senior experience but with a genuine passion for care. Join a family‑run group that values staff and resident welfare.