Senior Care Lead: Elevate Resident Care & Plans

Care Uk; Rishton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wagestream access

Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements

Career development & apprenticeship

Discounts & savings

Annual holiday scheme

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Care UK is seeking a dedicated Senior Care Assistant to join our team. You will lead shifts, manage care plans, and coordinate with families and health professionals to deliver compassionate, person-centered care.

You will administer medications, conduct risk assessments, and work with colleagues to support residents' daily living while promoting activity and independence. A caring, professional attitude is essential.

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.
• Above all, have a natural ability to help make the lives of others more fulfilling.

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

Team leadership

Shift supervision

Case management

Stakeholder liaison

IT literate

Organisational skills

Empathy

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Care UK is seeking a dedicated Senior Care Assistant to join our team. You will lead shifts, manage care plans, and coordinate with families and health professionals to deliver compassionate, person-centered care.

You will administer medications, conduct risk assessments, and work with colleagues to support residents' daily living while promoting activity and independence. A caring, professional attitude is essential.