Senior Care Lead - Personalised Care & Team Leadership

NHS; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Newark on Trent seeks a Senior Care Assistant to lead a team in providing high-quality, personalized care to residents. Responsibilities include planning care, administering medications, and ensuring safeguarding. Ideal candidates should have NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care and experience in care settings. The role offers competitive benefits including higher pay rates, a company pension, and opportunities for development.

Benefits

Higher than average pay rates

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Life assurance cover

Award-winning learning and development

GP online service

Colleague discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Free onsite car parking

Refer-a-friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a care team is desirable.
• Understanding of personalised care plans.
• Ability to provide physical and mental stimulation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and review personalized care plans.
• Lead a team of Care Assistants.
• Administer medication and maintain records.
• Recognize and report safeguarding concerns.

Skills

Team leadership

Medication administration

Safeguarding awareness

Planning and reviewing care plans

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care

Job description

A healthcare organization in Newark on Trent seeks a Senior Care Assistant to lead a team in providing high-quality, personalized care to residents. Responsibilities include planning care, administering medications, and ensuring safeguarding. Ideal candidates should have NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care and experience in care settings. The role offers competitive benefits including higher pay rates, a company pension, and opportunities for development.