Residential Care

Senior Care Assistant

Lead shifts at a CQC Good-rated 48-bed residential home in Edgbaston, supervising a team of healthcare assistants and overseeing medication rounds for older residents.

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Edgbaston, BirminghamFull Time37.5 hrs/weekPosted 2 days ago

Role summary

Lead shifts at a CQC Good-rated 48-bed residential home in Edgbaston, supervising a team of healthcare assistants and overseeing medication rounds for older residents.

Care setting

Care Home

You'll support

Elderly

Dementia

Key responsibilities

Lead care delivery on allocated day or night shifts across a dedicated unit
Administer medication (MAR charts) and keep accurate digital care records
Supervise, mentor, and support healthcare assistants and new starters
Liaise with families, GPs, district nurses, and social workers

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Compliance & qualifications

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Benefits

£13.50 to £15.00 per hour with paid breaks
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