Senior Care Assistant in Care Home

Salary: £14.46 Per Hour

• £14.46 per hour
• Paid DBS, pension and uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full-time contract)
• Ongoing training, development and career progression within a supportive and rewarding care environment.

Role Overview
As a Senior Care Assistant, you will lead by example, supporting the delivery of outstanding, person-centred care while providing guidance and supervision to the care team during your shift. You will help create a safe, compassionate and welcoming environment where residents are treated with dignity, respect and kindness at all times.

Working closely with the Care Manager and wider healthcare team, you will administer medication, support the development and review of care plans, carry out key worker responsibilities and ensure residents' care records remain accurate and up to date. You will monitor residents' physical and emotional wellbeing, respond promptly to changes in their condition and liaise with healthcare professionals to ensure their needs are met.

You will supervise and support Care Assistants throughout the shift, ensuring high standards of care are consistently maintained. You will assist with admissions, hospital transfers, accident reporting and risk assessments, while promoting residents' independence, encouraging participation in activities and supporting them during mealtimes, appointments and outings. You will also help maintain compliance with Health & Safety, safeguarding, infection prevention and regulatory standards, contributing to a positive and supportive team culture.

The successful candidate will be required to work alternate weekends.

Contract: Full Time

Shift Type: Days

Contracted hours: 36-48

• Contracted to 36-48 hours per week
• Day or Night shifts available