SENIOR CARE ASSISTANT

Cinnamon Care Collection Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A care service provider in the United Kingdom is seeking enthusiastic Senior Care Assistants to join their team, providing support to residential and dementia residents. This role offers a competitive salary of £14.32 per hour with full-time hours, including day and night shifts. Candidates should have NVQ Level 3 and at least 2 years of relevant experience. Opportunities for career development and comprehensive training are provided.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Paid breaks

Paid DBS

Comprehensive induction and training

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience with older people and dementia.
• Supervisory experience is advantageous.
• Relevant qualification in medication administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for residential and dementia residents.
• Work as part of a close-knit team.
• Support and mentor care assistants.
• Maintain knowledge of care legislation.

Skills

Care for older people

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Education

NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)

Job description

Senior Care Assistant

£14.32 per hour plus company benefits.

Full time – 42 or 48 hours per week, day or night shifts available.

Hartwood House is a stunning 50‑bed residential and dementia care home based in Lyndhurst.

About the role

We are looking for 2 enthusiastic, passionate and reliable Senior Care Assistants to join our care team, providing care for our residential and dementia residents. Full‑time hours are available with the flexibility to cover both day and night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Look after our residential and dementia residents, promoting choice, individuality and independence.
• Work as part of a close‑knit team supporting each other.
• Provide supervisory support, medication administration (with relevant qualification), and act as a supportive mentor to care assistants.
• Maintain knowledge of care legislation including CQC Fundamental Standards.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent).
• At least 2 years’ previous experience working with older people and dementia; prior experience as a Senior Care Assistant is desirable.
• Supervisory experience.
• Medication administration experience and relevant qualification.

What we offer

• Competitive hourly pay, paid breaks, uniform and paid DBS.
• Comprehensive induction, support and training, encouraging career development.

Person Specification

• Physically and medically able to carry out duties and responsibilities with or without assistive aids.
• Team player, self‑motivated, proactive, flexible and adaptable.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload and work under pressure.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.