Senior Care Leader - Flexible Schedule & Resident Impact

Osbern Manor-Care/Nursing - Ground Floor; Hempstead; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wagestream access

Bank holiday pay

Apprenticeship scheme

Career development

Discounts

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Care UK is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to lead and support residents with dignity, compassion and professionalism. You will supervise shifts, manage care plans, and work with families and health professionals to deliver high-quality care.

You'll administer and record medications, carry out risk assessments, and mentor care assistants while developing services with the leadership team. A natural ability to help others and a commitment to wellbeing are 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

Leadership

Case management

Medication administration

Risk assessments

IT literacy

Team supervision

Care planning

Education

NVQ Level 3 in health and social care desirable

Job description

Care UK is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to lead and support residents with dignity, compassion and professionalism. You will supervise shifts, manage care plans, and work with families and health professionals to deliver high-quality care.

You'll administer and record medications, carry out risk assessments, and mentor care assistants while developing services with the leadership team. A natural ability to help others and a commitment to wellbeing are essential.