Senior Care Lead - Flexible Shifts & Development

Anchor; Northampton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym discounts

Mental health support

Flexible working options

Pension plan – 4% to 8% matched

Life assurance

Discounts on shopping and more

Staff development opportunities

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Anchor, England's largest not-for-profit provider of care and housing for older people, is seeking a Senior Care Assistant at our Northampton home. You will guide a small team, oversee a floor during shifts, and take responsibility for medication administration and care plan reviews.

Shifts run 08:00–20:00 or 20:00–08:00 on a zero-hours bank basis. Anchor offers a supportive, inclusive environment with training, development opportunities and various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Diploma or NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
• Experience in senior care with medication responsibilities.
• Ability to mentor junior staff and supervise shifts.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer medication for residents.
• Review and update resident care plans.
• Mentor less experienced staff and conduct supervision.
• Complete return-to-work discussions and staff supervisions.
• Oversee smooth running of a floor during each shift.

Skills

Medication administration

Team leadership

Care planning

Staff supervision

Education

Diploma/NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Anchor, England's largest not-for-profit provider of care and housing for older people, is seeking a Senior Care Assistant at our Northampton home. You will guide a small team, oversee a floor during shifts, and take responsibility for medication administration and care plan reviews.

Shifts run 08:00–20:00 or 20:00–08:00 on a zero-hours bank basis. Anchor offers a supportive, inclusive environment with training, development opportunities and various employee benefits.