Senior Care Assistant

CV-Library • Wellingborough, Northamptonshire • 1h ago

Senior Carer (Medication Trained / Shift Lead) – Care Homes

Wellingborough Competitive Pay | Weekly Pay | Flexible Shifts

Hippo Staffing is currently recruiting experienced Senior Carers to work across residential and nursing care homes in and around the Wellingborough area.

If you are medication trained, confident leading shifts, and passionate about delivering high-quality care, we would love to hear from you.

At Hippo Staffing, we believe quality care starts with quality people. We value our staff and provide flexible working, ongoing training, and consistent support.

What You’ll Do:

Lead the care team effectively during your shift.
Administer, record, and manage medication safely in line with policies and CQC standards.
Deliver high-quality, person-centred care that promotes dignity, independence, and respect.
Support residents with personal care, mobility, nutrition, and daily living activities.
Liaise with nurses, management, families, and external professionals where required.
Complete and maintain accurate care documentation and handovers.
Ensure safeguarding, health & safety, and infection control procedures are followed at all times.
Act as a positive role model and represent Hippo Staffing with professionalism.

What We’re Looking For:

Minimum 6 months UK experience as a Senior Carer in a residential or nursing home.
Medication training and competency (essential).
Experience leading shifts and supervising care staff.
Strong knowledge of care planning and documentation.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Up-to-date mandatory training (or willingness to complete ours).
Valid DBS (preferably on the Update Service).
Flexibility to work varied shifts.