What the job involves
- Leading a shift and allocating work
- Supporting and guiding care assistants
- Administering medication where trained to
- Updating care plans and talking with families and professionals
What employers look for
- Care experience and confidence leading others
- Medication training, or willingness to complete it
- A care qualification is often asked for
How to stand out
How to apply: use the job's Apply button to go to the employer's own application page. What the employer sees and how decisions are made.
In your application or screening conversation:
- Say how long you have worked in care and in what settings
- Give an example of leading or supporting a colleague
- Mention medication or other training you hold