SENIOR CARE ASSISTANT

Cinnamon Care Collection Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A care organization in Sutton Coldfield is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to provide high-quality care to residents. Responsibilities include supporting personal care, supervising junior teams, and administering medication. Candidates must have NVQ Level 3 in health and social care and relevant supervisory experience. The role offers competitive hourly pay and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction

Support and training

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Physically and medically able to carry out duties, with or without assistive aids.
• Supervisory experience in a care setting.
• Medication administration experience with relevant qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care to residents in their home environment.
• Support residents with personal care, social activities and mobility.
• Supervise and mentor junior care assistants.
• Administer medication and maintain accurate medication records.
• Promote choice, individuality and independence for our residents.

Skills

Physical and medical ability

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Flexible and adaptable

Education

NVQ Level 3 in health and social care

Job description

Senior Care Assistant – Cinnamon Care Collection

Location: Sutton Park Grange, Sutton Coldfield, United Kingdom.

Employment: Full Time, Day shifts with alternate weekend working.

Annual salary: £14.14 per hour plus company benefits.

We are looking for enthusiastic, passionate and reliable Senior Carers to be part of our care team caring for our residential and dementia residents. You will promote choice, individuality and independence for our residents, support and mentor care assistants, supervise team activities, and administer medication.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care to residents in their home environment.
• Support residents with personal care, social activities and mobility.
• Supervise and mentor junior care assistants, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
• Administer medication and maintain accurate medication records.
• Promote choice, individuality and independence to our residents at all times.
• Organise and prioritise workload and work effectively under pressure.

Qualifications

• Physically and medically able to carry out duties, with or without assistive aids.
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in health and social care.
• Supervisory experience in a care setting.
• Medication administration experience with relevant qualification.
• Team player, self‑motivated, proactive, flexible and adaptable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

We offer a comprehensive induction, support, training and encourage career development.