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Senior Care Assistant

Care UK

Newbury

On-site

GBP 20,000 - 30,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player in the care sector is seeking a dedicated Senior Care Assistant to lead shifts and ensure the well-being of residents. This rewarding role involves case management, medication administration, and collaborating with families and healthcare professionals to create personalized care plans. Join a passionate team that values caring and teamwork, where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. With excellent training, career development opportunities, and a supportive environment, this position offers a fulfilling career path for those who truly care about making an impact.

Benefits

Wagestream - access your wages at any time
Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements
Career development and training
Online and in-store discounts
Annual purchase holiday scheme
Wellbeing support

Qualifications

  • Experience in leading and supervising a team in a care setting.
  • Ability to manage care plans and liaise with families and professionals.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and supervise shifts while ensuring quality care for residents.
  • Administer medication and conduct risk assessments for residents.

Skills

Leadership
Organizational Skills
Communication
Care Planning
Medication Administration

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Are you a passionate and caring individual looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for development? Join Care UK, a multi award winning care provider as a Senior Care Assistant.

The Role

  • 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
Some of our benefits by joining the Care UK family:
  • Wagestream - access your wages at any time
  • Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements
  • Career development, training and access to our approved apprenticeship scheme
  • Hundreds of online and in-store discounts
  • Annual purchase holiday scheme
  • Wellbeing support
About You
  • 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

We are looking for people to make a difference to residents' lives every day. When you join Care UK you'll be joining a team who all share the same values: caring, passionate and teamwork. You will have a strong desire to help people and put residents at the heart of everything you do.

We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, let us help fulfil yours. Click apply now.

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