Senior Care Assistant

Supportive Bridge Staffing & Recruitment is delighted to partner with Care UK to recruit an ambitious and skilled Senior Care Assistant to join their leadership team in Colchester, UK. Care UK is an award-winning provider renowned for delivering high-quality, person-centered care that encourages resident autonomy and wellbeing in Colchester, UK.

In this pivotal supervisory role based in Colchester, UK, you will take charge of shift leadership, medication delivery, and individualized care plan management. Collaborating with care staff, families, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams in Colchester, UK, you will conduct risk assessments and mentor junior staff to ensure the highest standards of safety and compassion.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily care operations, allocate task delegations, and work alongside care assistants to encourage resident mobility and autonomy in Colchester, UK.

• Lead resident case management, formulate individualized care plans, perform risk assessments, and manage medication distribution in Colchester, UK.

• Build strong lines of communication with family members, external health practitioners, and home leadership in Colchester, UK.

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care preferred, alongside proven shift supervision capabilities in Colchester, UK.

• Strong organizational abilities, proficient IT skills, and a thorough understanding of care planning protocols in Colchester, UK.

• Hands-on medication administration experience or readiness to complete certified training in Colchester, UK.

Benefits

• Immediate salary access whenever needed via Wagestream and enhanced rates for Bank Holiday shifts in Colchester, UK.

• Tailored career progression paths, leadership coaching, and enrollment in approved apprenticeship schemes in Colchester, UK.

• Extensive perks package including an annual holiday purchase option, staff wellbeing support, and employee discount programs in Colchester, UK.