Senior Care Assistant
£25,884.50 | Full Time | Extra Care | Driving Licence Preferable
Ready to step up in care without stepping away from the people you support?
Join us as a Senior Care Worker and take a leading role in the day-to-day running of our Extra Care scheme. You’ll support residents and care colleagues, oversee standards on shift and help keep the service running safely and smoothly.
Then use the same What You’ll Be Doing / What We’re Looking For / Why Join Us sections above.
What You’ll Be Doing
✅ Supporting the day-to-day running of the Extra Care scheme
✅ Providing senior oversight and support to care colleagues
✅ Responding to resident queries, call bells and changes in care needs
✅ Completing care reviews, staff supervisions and spot checks
✅ Monitoring care plans, risk assessments and care records
✅ Liaising with families, healthcare professionals and external agencies
✅ Supporting meetings, safeguarding, incidents and quality monitoring
✅ Stepping into care delivery and supporting community care where required
What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience within health and social care although not required
- Confidence supporting and guiding other care colleagues
- Good understanding of person-centred care and safeguarding
- Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills
- Ability to take responsibility and manage day-to-day priorities
- A full UK driving licence is preferable, as occasional community support may be required
Why Join Us?
✅ Blue Light Card Membership – Save up to 60% on shopping, dining, travel, utilities and much more.
✅ Paid Mileage – 30p per mile when travelling for work.
✅ £400 Refer a Friend Scheme – Earn up to £400 for every successful referral (T&Cs apply).
✅ £400 Welcome Bonus (T&Cs apply).
✅ Compliment Bonus – Receive £10 for each compliment received, with no limit on earnings (T&Cs apply).
✅ Ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities.
✅ Be part of a supportive team making a genuine difference in people’s lives.
Great care starts with great people.
This is a great opportunity to step into a senior role where you can remain hands-on with care while taking greater responsibility for the people, quality and day-to-day running of the service.
Apply today and take the next step in your career with Universal Care Services.
£25,884 | Full Time | Extra Care | Driving Licence Preferable
Ready to step up in care without stepping away from the people you support?
Join us as a Senior Care Assistant and take a leading role in the day-to-day running of our Extra Care scheme. You’ll support residents and care colleagues, oversee standards on shift and help keep the service running safely and smoothly.
