Senior Care Assistant - Days
Dovebourne Care Home, Derby Road, Hatton, Burton-on-Trent, DE65 5PT
£15.47 per hour | Permanent Contract | Paid Breaks
Are you an experienced Care Assistant ready to take the next step in your career? Do you have a passion for delivering exceptional person-centred care while supporting and leading others?
At Dovebourne Care Home, part of the Crystal Care Collection, we are looking for caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Senior Care Assistants to join our growing team. Having opened in March 2026, Dovebourne offers a fantastic opportunity to be part of an exciting new care home where your skills, experience and compassion will truly make a difference.
What We Offer
- Permanent contract of employment
- £15.47 per hour
- Paid breaks
- Fully funded enhanced DBS check
- Fully funded uniform
- Refer a Friend bonus scheme
- Support to complete further Health and Social Care qualifications and apprenticeships
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
- A supportive and friendly working environment
About the Role
As a Senior Care Assistant, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality care while providing guidance and support to the wider care team. You will lead by example, ensuring our residents receive compassionate, respectful and person-centred care every day.
Working closely with the management team, you will help maintain the highest standards of care, support residents with their daily needs, and promote their independence, dignity and wellbeing.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Delivering outstanding person-centred care
- Supporting residents with personal care and daily living activities
- Administering medication (where trained and competent)
- Supervising and supporting Care Assistants during your shift
- Ensuring care plans are followed and accurately updated
- Communicating effectively with residents, relatives and healthcare professionals
- Promoting a safe, welcoming and homely environment
About You
We're looking for someone who:
- Has previous experience working as a Senior Care Assistant or an experienced Care Assistant ready to progress
- Holds, or is willing to work towards, a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care
- Has experience administering medication
- Is compassionate, reliable and committed to delivering exceptional care
- Has excellent communication and leadership skills
- Can motivate and support colleagues while leading by example
- Is passionate about making a positive difference to residents' lives
Most importantly, you'll be someone who genuinely cares about others and takes pride in providing the highest standard of care every day.
Why Crystal Care Collection?
At Crystal Care Collection, we believe our residents deserve exceptional care, and that starts with exceptional people. We are committed to creating luxury care homes that are not only wonderful places to live, but also rewarding places to work.
We invest in our team members through ongoing training, career progression opportunities and a supportive culture where everyone is valued. Whether you're looking to continue developing your leadership skills or build a long-term career in care, we'll support you every step of the way.
If you're ready to join a forward-thinking organisation and become part of the Dovebourne family, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us deliver outstanding care that makes every day special for our residents.
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £15.47 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Supervising: 1 year (preferred)
- Care home: 2 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
