Senior Healthcare Assistant

Job description

Senior Care Team Leader – Days | £14 per Hour | Monday–Friday, 8am–5:30pm Location: Cannock

Make your application after reading the following skill and qualification requirements for this position.
Pay: £14 per hour
Shift: Days — 8:00 am to 5:30 pm
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, plus one weekend per month
Job Type: Permanent
Interviews: Immediate
Start Date: Immediate start available
Are you an experienced Senior Care Assistant ready to lead a team? We are recruiting a Senior Care Team Leader to join a welcoming care home in Cannock , supporting older people with their day-to-day care and wellbeing.
This is an excellent opportunity for a confident Senior Care Assistant or existing Team Leader who enjoys supporting colleagues, leading by example and making a genuine difference to residents' lives.
£14 per hour | 8am–5:30pm | Monday to Friday, plus one weekend per month | Immediate interviews
The Role As Senior Care Team Leader, you will help lead the care team to deliver safe, compassionate and person-centred care.
You will be a visible, hands-on senior member of the team, supporting residents while helping colleagues maintain high standards throughout each shift.
Your responsibilities will include:
Leading and supporting Care Assistants during day shifts

Supporting safe medication administration in line with your training and the home's procedures

Supporting residents with personal care, dignity and independence

Following and updating care plans and risk assessments

Recognising changes in residents' wellbeing and escalating concerns promptly

Supporting residents living with dementia and other care needs

Ensuring accurate daily records and effective shift handovers

Communicating professionally with residents, families and colleagues

Promoting safeguarding, infection prevention and safe moving and handling

Supporting new colleagues and encouraging a positive team culture

What We're Looking For NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care is essential for this position.
You will also need:
Experience as a Senior Care Assistant, Senior Carer or Care Team Leader

Experience supporting older people in a care home or similar setting

Confidence leading a shift and supporting other care staff

Good communication and record-keeping skills

A compassionate, reliable and hands-on approach

Availability to work 8:00 am–5:30 pm, Monday to Friday, plus one weekend per month

Medication training is desirable , particularly experience administering medication safely and maintaining accurate records.
Why Apply? This is an opportunity to take on a rewarding senior care role with:
£14 per hour

Day shifts: 8:00 am–5:30 pm

A Monday-to-Friday working pattern, plus one weekend per month

The chance to lead and support a care team

Immediate interviews and an immediate start available

Apply Today If you are an experienced Senior Care Assistant or Care Team Leader with NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care , we would love to hear from you.
Apply now with your CV for a confidential conversation with Carl at Innov8staffing. Interviews are being arranged immediately. Xohmjla
Important: Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Cannock

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

28-09-2026

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English