Capel Grange Residential Home, Five Oak Green
Capel Grange Residential Home is a 38-bed care home providing 24-hour Residential and Dementia Care. Located off the main Maidstone Road in Five Oak Green, we promote a happy working and living environment that is professional, courteous, caring, and fun.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Care Assistant to join our fantastic team for day or/and night shifts.
About the role
This is a key role within our home, supporting residents with high-quality, person-centred care while leading and supervising the team on shift. You will be responsible for ensuring residents receive safe, compassionate, and dignified care at all times.
Requirements
- Minimum Level 2 Health and Social Care Diploma
- Willingness to work towards a Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification
- Previous care experience is essential
- Full training will be provided for the right candidate
- Highly motivated, positive, and passionate about delivering high-quality care
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to lead a team to a high standard
- Cheerful, compassionate, and caring nature
- Ability to build trusting relationships with residents, families, and colleagues
- Strong understanding of person-centred care planning and risk management tailored to individual residents
Key responsibilities
- Lead and supervise the shift
- Administer medication in a person-centred way
- Liaise with external professionals regarding residents' health needs
- Communicate important information effectively to the care team
- Report concerns relating to residents, visitors, or staff to the Care Manager and Deputy Manager
- Be aware of each resident's individual needs
- Ensure person-centred care is delivered while respecting each individual's choice, privacy, dignity, and rights
- Complete and maintain daily records accurately
- Complete competencies and audits
- Maintain confidentiality at all times
- Adhere to all company policies and procedures
- Attend training as required
What we offer
- Full training provided online and face to face
- Opportunities to gain qualifications and improve your skills and knowledge at no cost to you
- Free meals
- Uniform provided
- The opportunity to be part of a friendly and supportive team
Apply now
If you are an experienced care professional with a passion for delivering excellent care and leading others by example, we would love to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £14.30-£16.05 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Tonbridge, Kent: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Senior care: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
