Senior Care Lead: Compassionate Team Leader

Hill Care Ltd.; Blyth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

On-site parking

Referral programme

Job summary

Hill Care Ltd. is seeking a compassionate Senior Care Assistant to join our care home team.

You will support residents with daily living activities, oversee junior staff and help implement individualised care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals and families. You will communicate clearly with residents and relatives, maintain accurate records, ensure safety standards, and participate in ongoing training to deliver high-quality residential and nursing care.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care is required.
• Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification or progress toward it is preferred.
• Proven leadership and effective communication within a care team.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities, maintaining comfort and dignity.
• Develop and implement care plans with healthcare professionals and families.
• Communicate with residents, families and the care team to ensure continuity of care.
• Supervise junior staff and provide guidance to improve team performance.
• Maintain accurate records of residents' progress and changes in condition.
• Ensure health and safety compliance within the care home.
• Participate in training to stay updated on best practices in residential and nursing care.
• Administer medication to residents.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

IT literacy

Education

Level 3 health and social care or working towards

NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care

Job description

Hill Care Ltd. is seeking a compassionate Senior Care Assistant to join our care home team.

You will support residents with daily living activities, oversee junior staff and help implement individualised care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals and families. You will communicate clearly with residents and relatives, maintain accurate records, ensure safety standards, and participate in ongoing training to deliver high-quality residential and nursing care.