Senior Care Assistant
We are looking for a friendly, compassionate and confident Senior Care Assistant to join our team.
We want someone who genuinely enjoys caring for people, can lead by example and wants to be part of a supportive care home where residents and staff are treated as individuals.
As a Senior Care Assistant, you’ll play an important role in the day-to-day running of the home, supporting our care team while making sure our residents receive the high standard of care they deserve.
What we offer
We believe looking after our staff is just as important as looking after our residents. Some of the little extras we offer include:
- Competitive rates of pay
- Senior Care Assistant rate of £14.00 per hour
- Paid breaks
- Free refreshments throughout your shift
- Free cans of drinks
- DBS cost reimbursed after 3 months of employment
- Ongoing training and development
- Supportive and approachable management team
- Friendly, welcoming working environment
- Opportunities to develop and progress within the home
Your role
You will:
- Lead and support care staff throughout the shift
- Provide high-quality, person-centred care
- Assist residents with personal care, mobility and everyday activities
- Monitor residents’ health and wellbeing and respond appropriately to any concerns
- Help implement and review individual care plans
- Liaise with families and healthcare professionals
- Support and guide junior members of the care team
- Maintain accurate electronic care records
- Promote residents’ independence, dignity and choice
- Help create a happy, safe and welcoming home
- Ensure safeguarding, health and safety and company procedures are followed
What we're looking for
Ideally, you will have:
- Previous experience working in a care home or similar care setting
- Experience as a Senior Care Assistant or in a supervisory role is desirable
- A kind, patient and compassionate approach
- Confidence leading and supporting other members of staff
- Good communication and organisational skills
- Basic IT skills for electronic care records
- The ability to work well as part of a team
- A driving licence would be helpful
Most importantly, we are looking for someone who cares about the people they support and takes pride in doing the job properly.
Sponsorship
Please note that we are not currently able to offer new Certificates of Sponsorship for this vacancy.
If you're an experienced carer who wants to join a friendly team, be valued for the work you do and make a genuine difference to our residents, we'd love to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £14.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
