Senior Care Assistant

Job summary

Senior Care Assistant Care and Support - Ashlea Court Care Home Contract:Full TimeSalary:£13.60 Per HourShift Type:Days & Nights AvailableContracted hours:36

Nestled in the heart of Ashgill, Ashlea Court Care Home provides high-quality Nursing, Residential, Dementia, and Respite care for up to 86 residents.

We are now seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Care Assistant to join our team. In this vital role, you will lead by example, support your colleagues, and ensure residents receive compassionate, person-centred care. Your leadership and professionalism will help us create a warm, safe, and supportive environment where both residents and staff can flourish.

What We Offer

• £13.60 per hour
• 36 hours per week, contracted
• Pension scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Paid DBS and uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full-time contract)

What You Will Do
As a Senior Care Assistant, you will coordinate and oversee shifts, ensuring the smooth running of the home and the highest standards of care. You will support residents with personal care, mobility, and daily living while always promoting dignity and independence. Medication administration and accurate record-keeping will be part of your daily responsibilities, as well as maintaining up-to-date care plans and risk assessments.

You will play a key role in fostering teamwork, offering guidance and support to colleagues, and encouraging a positive, respectful atmosphere. Building strong relationships with residents, families, and healthcare professionals will also be central to your role. From welcoming visitors to responding to emergencies with confidence, you will be a reassuring presence and a role model for the care team.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care is essential
• Ideally SVQ Level 3 (or working towards it)
• Practical Medication Administration training and competencies
• Previous experience in a care setting, with proven leadership skills
• A kind, compassionate, and positive approach to care, with the ability to motivate and support a team

About Us
Ashlea Court Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family-owned provider with over 100 homes across the UK. We are committed to delivering exceptional care in supportive settings and creating workplaces where our teams can thrive.

Our five values – Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness, Inclusivity – guide everything we do. If you share these values and are ready to use your skills to make a real difference, you will feel right at home with us.